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About the role

Are you ready to elevate your career and demonstrate your leadership skills in a dynamic field service environment?

Our New Machines workshop at our Tomago branch has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Field Service Leading Hand Plant Mechanic to join our team, providing essential support to our extensive field service base in the local Hunter Region.

As the Leading Hand, you will play a pivotal role in guiding your team and enhancing overall service performance.

Roster and Remuneration

• Monday-Friday (50 Hour week – DAY SHIFT ONLY)
• Roster Pattern: 5D2O
• Shift Times: 06:00-16:30
• Hourly rates UP TO $61.69 + OT $92.54 + Super
• Annual earnings UP TO $161K + Super

*Rates above are a guide only and each candidate will be assessed based on competencies and experience*

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and leadership to a team of Field Service Technicians (auto electricians and plant mechanics)
• Ensuring that work orders are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Complete machine rebuilds of trucks, dozers, loaders, and graders to a Caterpillar quality standard.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Coordinating the team’s activities to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction and best practice standards, ensuring all company, quality assurance, and legal requirements are adhered to.
• Accurately diagnose faults and assist with repairs.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or Mechanical trade qualification with heavy industry experience
• Familiarity with Caterpillar surface mining equipment desirable
• Experience rebuilding mobile mining equipment desirable
• Attention to detail with ability to perform tasks to meet Caterpillar quality standards

Benefits

• Job security and serious potential for career advancement
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexi time opt in
• Fitness Passport for the whole family
• Discounted CAT Hand Tools
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Income protection with 24/7 coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to free Caterpillar online machine specific training
• Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and receive up to $3000!
• Novated leasing options
• Employee Wellness Program & discounted private health insurance
• Start your career right with us- site specific training provided at our state-of-the-art WesTrac Institute

Apply Now

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 and quote job number #3592.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and Medical as part of the recruitment process.

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 recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.