Join us and take your career to the next level

As a Trades Assistant, you will assist our Lead Mechanics with preventative maintenance, general repair work, and corrective repairs on both diesel-powered and EV mobile equipment. Working both in the workshop and out in the field, you will play a vital role in ensuring work is completed within acceptable time frames and to the highest quality, maintaining a safe environment and exceptional customer satisfaction.

What are your key responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Assist with performing general machine maintenance, including oil and filter changes, assembly and disassembly, and final operations testing on mobile equipment.
• Fault Finding & Troubleshooting: Support the team with electrical and mechanical fault finding, warranty repairs, and PM servicing in compliance with schedules and checklists.
• Workspace Management: Take responsibility for machine cleaning and exterior detailing, while maintaining a safe, 5S clean and tidy work organization.
• Service Preparation & Administration: Prepare thoroughly for service jobs by organizing service history, parts, and customer details, and accurately complete daily service reports and documentation.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work complies with company HSE regulations, achieving zero accidents through the active completion of Take 5s and vehicle inspections.

What we offer you:

• Meaningful Development: Access to excellent training and development programs where you can learn about new Kalmar technologies, including EV systems and charging requirements, future-proofing your skills.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your expertise, alongside access to fantastic benefits.
• Safety First Environment: Build your career in an environment highly focused on safety orientation, equipped to help you succeed securely.
• Collaborative Culture: Become an integral part of the Kalmar Services team where a strong work ethic, teamwork, and your proactive attitude are deeply valued.

What you bring to the role:

• Qualifications & Licenses: Minimum completion of Year 10 (preferred), alongside High Risk Work Licenses including a Forklift Operator's License and an Elevated Work Platform License.
• Technical Aptitude: Proven mechanical aptitude with a foundational knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, drivetrains, diesel engines, and EV systems.
• Proactive Attitude: An excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently on minor works (such as cleaning and parts stock) and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Safety & Organization: A highly safety-oriented mindset with experience performing equipment maintenance, warehouse duties, and cleaning.
• Customer Focus & Teamwork: Sound communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to effectively represent the company, build profitable customer relationships, and act as a reliable team player.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as the most suitable candidate is identified.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.