Our client is an established construction and engineering business is seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter / Heavy Plant Mechanic to join its team based in Redbank, Brisbane.

This is a hands-on position maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of construction and heavy plant equipment. The successful candidate will work across both workshop maintenance and field breakdowns, with a company vehicle supplied for breakdown and site work.

The Role

You will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of construction and heavy plant equipment, including:

• Cranes
• Piling rigs
• Excavators
• Heavy construction equipment
• Mobile plant and associated machinery

Your duties will include:

• Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Breakdown diagnosis and repairs
• Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault finding
• Field-service and onsite breakdown work
• Equipment inspections
• Component repairs and replacement
• Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records
• Ensuring equipment is operating safely and reliably
• Working independently when attending breakdowns and site call-outs

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident working autonomously and has strong practical experience maintaining heavy plant or construction equipment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, Mobile Plant Mechanic or equivalent
• Previous experience maintaining heavy construction or mobile plant equipment
• Experience with excavators, cranes, piling rigs, earthmoving equipment or similar machinery
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic diagnostic skills
• Experience completing breakdown and field-service repairs
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs with minimal supervision
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Strong commitment to safety
• Reliable, practical and hands-on approach

Experience working with equipment from manufacturers such as CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr, Tadano, Grove, Franna, Terex or similar will be highly regarded.

Visa Applicants

Candidates currently in Australia requiring employer sponsorship transfer for a Subclass 482 VISA may be considered, subject to qualifications, relevant experience and visa eligibility.

Applicants must have suitable experience working on heavy plant, construction equipment or similar machinery.

Apply

If you are an experienced Diesel Fitter or Heavy Plant Mechanic looking for a hands-on position with variety across workshop, field service and breakdown work, we would like to hear from you.