Plant Mechanic

Posted Date:  9 Dec 2025
Location: 

Perth Precinct, WA, AU

Your Next Big Move Starts Here

Join WesTrac, Australia’s largest Caterpillar dealer, and take your career to the next level. Work on the best equipment in the industry and become a true CAT specialist in a team that values Safety, Pride, Accountability, Respect, and Customer (SPARC).

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you’ll gain hands-on experience with powertrain overhauls, machine dismantling and rebuilds, undercarriage repairs, and radiator servicing all within our state-of-the-art, all-in-one branch.

Roster: 5 days on, 2 days off (10-hour shifts + 30-minute break)

 

What You’ll Do

  • Complete rebuilds and overhauls on Caterpillar heavy earthmoving equipment and non-Caterpillar machinery.
  • Perform machine dismantling, undercarriage repairs, and radiator servicing.
  • Strictly adhere to WesTrac’s industry-leading safety protocols, including PPE usage and hazard reporting.

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Australian-recognised mechnical trade certificate.
  • Experience working on the CAT products
  • Proven ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with service reporting and technical literature.
  • Heavy equipment product knowledge with component change-out and overhaul experience (desired).
  • Alignment with WesTrac’s SPARC values.

 

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

  • Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
  • Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family. 
  • Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.  
  • Refer a Friend – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
  • Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.  

 

 

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. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

 

Reference Number: 5054

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.