Tool Store Administrator

About us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

Hitachi has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our Forrestdale team in the position of Tool Store Administrator on a full time permanent basis. In this role you will be working within the service team and reporting to the workshop supervisor to ensure that all tooling, asset maintenance and purchasing are handled efficiently and accurately.

Main responsibilities include:

• Governance and scheduling of all tool store, workshop and plant asset purchasing, maintenance, calibrations and compliance
• Tracking and purchasing of PPE and consumables and working closely with the tool store and suppliers to assess product demand and usage to ensure adequate stock is available
• Compile information required for internal and external audits
• Accurate record keeping of all tools and workshop assets and scheduling of calibrations, inspections and repairs as required
• Source quotes from suppliers and monitoring and actioning of back orders
• Assist with other general service administration duties as required for the service teams

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• Previous experience in a similar service or tool store administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with purchasing, supplier engagement and invoice management.
• Organised and motivated with ability to work well independently and within a team
• Demonstrated MS Office experience, including Word and Excel (experience in MS Dynamics is preferable but not essential)

 Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive:

• An attractive salary + Super + opportunity to earn biannual bonuses!
• Exclusive staff discounts on Medibank Health Cover and a wide range of other products and services
• A supportive management team which values your input in finding new and innovative ways of achieving success
• Continuous training and upskilling with real career development opportunities
• Be a key member in a leading OEM which genuinely ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!

At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards providing guidance on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.