Are you ready to take on an exciting opportunity in the heart of the Goldfields?

As a Plant Mechanic at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), one of Australia's largest open-pit gold mines, is a world-class asset where you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for maintaining and repairing Caterpillar machines. This is your chance to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge equipment! 

WesTrac KCGM, in partnership with Northern Star, is dedicated to maintaining a large fleet of machines through scheduled servicing, planned shutdowns, and minor in-pit repairs to ensure Northern Star mining operations run as smoothly as possible, as our onsite team excels in mobile workshop and on-site repairs.

Your Residential Roster: 

• 7 Days (day shift), 3 Days RDO, 7 Days (night shift), 4 Days RDO
• 12 hours per day (including a 30-minute meal break) 
• Perth FIFO options are available but limited - roster 2/1

Relocation to Kalgoorlie is available for candidates and their families.

What You'll Do: 

• Perform scheduled and daily maintenance, servicing, and inspections of mobile mining, earthmoving and ancillary plant equipment. 
• Maintain accurate lubricant records and machine hours for each piece of equipment.
• Support WesTrac and the customer by following the maintenance process safely and efficiently.
• Report faults/defects and complete service reports using CAT Inspect.
• Operate forklifts.
• Implement product improvement plans.

What You’ll Need: 

• Australian Driver's Licence (Light Rigid or Medium Rigid). 
• Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant trade certificate with post-trade experience. 
• High-risk Work Licence (Forklift, Dogging, Rigging, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces). 
• Strong computer literacy with excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience in maintenance servicing heavy equipment (mobile plant/ancillary). 
• Excellent customer service and safety-focused mindset. 
• Confidence to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team. 

What we offer: 

• Financial Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance.
• Retail Discounts: Over 600 discounts at places like Coles, Pet Barn, Virgin, HOYTS, and Crown.
• Health & Wellness: Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport access to multiple gyms across Australia, and EAP support for you and your immediate family.
• Company Culture: Personal and Team Recognition through “Made for More awards” program.
• Career Development: Through our award-winning WesTrac Institute and our Internal Career Progression.
• Employee Referral Program: Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
• Additional Perks: Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave, and Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunities. 

Ready to join a team that values your skills and offers fantastic benefits? Apply now and become a part of our WesTrac KCGM family! 

Our Company & Commitment: 

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions. 

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Job Reference 4529