About the business
Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. With Coverage spanning across 23 locations throughout Australia, Progress Rail serves as a leader in rolling stock & infrastructure solutions for Australia and the southeast Asian Markets.

About the role:
The position of Trades Assistant forms a key component of the Progress Rail Service team primarily responsible with ensuring that parts are ready for the trades person's in the locomotive shop. This role is part of a team and works on the EMD Locomotives.

Your Primary Responsibilities will be:

• Operate machinery as required, in order to perform tasks, where qualified and licensed.
• Perform manual tasks as required, including safe working duties as a rail industry worker.
• Undertake, as instructed by your Team Leader, tasks which may be incidental & peripheral to rail industry and your trades assistant role.
• Workshop housekeeping tasks, ensuring a clean and safe work environment Commitment to a Zero Harm workplace that promotes an excellent team work attitude.

The role is part of a Locomotive fleet upgrade in Port Hedland with employees working off a 8 days on 6 off fly out roster from Perth. Project will be transitioning to a 7 days on 7 days off roster later in the year.

** Please note, due to the short turn around all of our employees need to be based in WA.

This is a great Entry level opportunity for somebody wanting to break into the FIFO industry for the first time.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment if possible.
• Driver’s license (essential).
• Forklift license (essential).
• Dogging and/or Rigging (desirable).
• Proven ability to organize and prioritise tasks, be flexible and resourceful, proactive and professional in manner with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to work unsupervised and be a hands on team player.
• Strong level of customer service and communication skills.

Why work for us?

• Family Friendly 8 on 6 off roster - for ultimate work life and family balance. (We will be transitioning to a 7 on 7 off roster later in the year).
• Competitive base rate.
• 2 hours paid travel to and from site.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year.
• Dedicated project officers to make your travel experience seamless and stress free.
• Supportive, dynamic & friendly team.
• Benefits, Growth and Training Opportunities.
• Global organisation.

About Our Process

At Progress Rail, we are committed to employing individuals who align with our Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing and/or reference checks.

** Due to the high volume of applications, please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview

If you have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and want to break into an exciting, ever expanding industry you're encourage to apply!