Trades Assistant

Engenco Limited • Midvale, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gemco is seeking a driven and experienced full time Trades Assistant to join our team in Midvale, WA. This role manages site warehouse transactions, both physically and in SAP, to ensure materials are available for Operations in line with company policies and standards. It also supports trade staff with the maintenance, manufacture, and refurbishment of brake equipment, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring compliance with Rail Safety and OH&S requirements, including occasional work at remote locations.

Requirements

• Understanding of warehouse and logistics processes
• Transactional computer literacy in ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Able to reconcile inventory.
• Able to recognise errors in inventory data or stock levels and act to correct issues before they become a supply incident.
• Strong customer focus and ability to work with peers and site colleagues to provide a reliable and efficient service
• A strong attention to detail
• A strong willingness to learn and contribute to the overall processes
• Experience in assisting skilled or trade persons
• Mechanical aptitude
• High Risk Work Licence – Forklift essential
• Medically fit and physically capable of performing the duties described above
• Willingness to participate in work rosters (including shift work if necessary) and undertake reasonable amounts of overtime (including weekend work as required)
• High levels of interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written), with proven ability to relate well to all levels of an organisation and work as part of a team delivering high levels of customer service
• Ability to understand and comply with Rail Safety and Occupational Health and Safety legislative principles and practice
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks to changing workloads
• Current manual Australian driver’s licence is required

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years’ experience in warehouse and logistics
• Previous rail experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure security of goods and warehouse facilities.
• Prepare documentation and goods for despatch from site
• Complete all goods movements within SAP to accurately reflect the quantity, location and value of items.
• Complete planned and ad hoc stock accuracy checks (stocktake) of materials and ensure that results are entered in SAP.
• Complete stock counts for managed inventory and book out (issue) goods based on consumer usage.
• Identify and act upon opportunities to improve material availability and service to customers through improved stock levels, data inaccuracies and better processes.
• Assist trade staff with maintenance and repairs to customer associated equipment on site and ‘in-field’ operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the workshop area, depot and other equipment.
• On-going participation in activities relating to: modification programs, equipment reconditioning, fault finding and testing, derailment and mishaps.
• On-going and active participate in continuous improvements relating to production activities that enhance safety in the workplace.
• Completion of all required paperwork in a diligent, accurate and timely manner is an essential part of the duties and the incumbent’s role.
• Other duties that may be directed, that will be in accordance with their training and competence and will contribute to the on-going success and future of the Gemco Rail business and customer expectations.
• These duties will be reviewed from time to time and may be changed at the sole discretion of the Company

Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive salary package, including salary sacrifice options, opportunities for overtime and Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development: Unlock your potential with professional development initiatives, such as our Learning Academy Scholarships to support your ongoing learning and career development.
• Flexible Working Options: We offer flexibility in hours and days as well as support hybrid working for eligible roles, to help manage a work-life balance.
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12-weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Benefit Portal: Get access to exclusive retail discounts and a range of wellbeing resources.
• Appreciation: We recognise and celebrate the contributions, achievements and milestones of our people.
• Commitment to the Communities we work in: Take advantage of our paid Volunteer Leave and be part of our Diversity & Inclusion and MakeSustainable Committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed