Description:
Yard Hand / Workshop Assistant
Yutong Bus Centre WA is part of the VDI Australia Group of Companies and has been operating in WA since January 2023. VDI Australia Group of Companies have been the sole national distributor for Yutong buses since 2018, specialising in distributing Yutong buses and luxury coaches to a wide range of businesses and industries across Australia. At the forefront of the industries transition to zero emission buses, we are incredibly proud of, and passionate about the extensive range of vehicles we offer. Despite rapid growth during this period, we remain an Australian owned and family operated company with branches now located in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Cairns.
Due to the consistent growth in our Belmont branch, we have an opportunity for a someone who is looking for a casual role 3 - 4 days per week to join our well established team as the Workshop Assistant/Yard hand. The role will suit someone who only wants to work a couple of days per week but still wants to be active. We have a fully functional workshop, a great team and can be flexible with working hours. The role reports to our Service Manager and will be another integral member of our already busy operations.
The Workshop Assistant/Yard hand is expected to implement the high-quality maintenance & cleaning standards of vehicles for Yutong Bus Centre WA buses to the fleet of any external clients. Also, to assist in the workshop where and when required.
Operational Responsibilities:
- Check fluid levels of all coaches/vehicles – Oil, Coolant, AdBlue, Washer fluid
- Document, Record and Report any coach/vehicle damage.
- Manage vehicle stowage within the yard
- Assist sales and service departments with vehicle movements as required
- Provide support to sales, parts and service departments as required
- Accurately process incoming and outgoing stock/freight
- Assist with stocktakes, stock rotation and parts department presentation
- Provide support to parts department staff through parts interpretation
- General depot maintenance and cleaning as required
- Support and promote sustainability practices in the workplace in conjunction with management direction.
Skills and Experience:
- Ability to follow procedures methodically and work without supervision.
- Minimum MR Licence.
- Good physical fitness.
- 2 years bus industry or heavy vehicle experience.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn .
VDI Australia is an equal opportunity Company that encourages and supports diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. If you would like to know more about VDI Australia check us out on our website www.vdiaustralia.com.au
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Responsibility – the time is always right to do what is right
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Value – true change begins with action
Excellence – success is raising the bar with every action
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