Plant Mechanic / HD Fitter

Heavy Duty Plant Mechanics – FIFO Field Service & Local Workshop

Your New Company

Our client is an established Western Australian heavy equipment and plant hire business supporting mining, civil and construction operations across WA.

Operating from Naval Base, they maintain a large fleet of Caterpillar, Komatsu and other heavy mobile plant and are currently looking for experienced Heavy Duty / Mobile Plant Mechanics across two opportunities – FIFO Field Service and a local Workshop position.

Whether you want to stay in the field or step away from FIFO into a stable Perth-based role, there is an option available.

Your New Role – FIFO / Field Service

Working across the Pilbara, Goldfields and regional WA, you will provide field-based maintenance and breakdown support across heavy mobile plant and earthmoving equipment.

The role is approximately 80–90% field based, with workshop support in Naval Base when required.

You will:

– Attend breakdowns and complete emergency repairs in the field
– Carry out scheduled servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
– Diagnose mechanical faults using OEM diagnostic systems
– Complete component change-outs and major repairs
– Troubleshoot Caterpillar and Komatsu equipment
– Work autonomously from a fully equipped field service truck
– Liaise with customers and provide accurate service reporting
– Assist in the Perth workshop when required

You will be provided with a fully equipped Isuzu NPS Field Service Truck, company phone, Rugged Book laptop and access to OEM diagnostic systems including Caterpillar ET and SIS.

Your New Role – Naval Base Workshop

For those looking to move away from FIFO, there is also a local workshop opportunity based in Naval Base.

Working Monday to Friday, you will maintain and repair the company’s heavy mobile plant and earthmoving fleet.

You will:

– Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
– Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs
– Complete component replacements and major repair work
– Troubleshoot and fault-find across Caterpillar equipment
– Carry out inspections and identify upcoming maintenance requirements
– Maintain accurate service and maintenance records
– Work alongside supervisors and other trades to return equipment to service safely and efficiently

About You

For either position, you’ll need:

– Australian or New Zealand recognised Heavy Duty / Mobile Plant Mechanic trade qualification
– Strong hands-on heavy mobile plant and earthmoving experience
– Good diagnostic and fault-finding capability
– Experience across Caterpillar equipment
– Full Australian working rights
– Ability to complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen

For the Field Service position, you will also require:

– Strong Caterpillar and Komatsu experience
– Caterpillar ET and SIS experience
– Previous field service, mining, civil or heavy equipment experience
– Ability to work autonomously
– Strong customer communication skills
– Minimum LR driver’s licence
– National Police Clearance

What’s On Offer

FIFO / Field Service:

– $75.00–$80.00 per hour for field-based work
– Paid on all hours worked
– Flexible roster arrangements
– Approximately 80–90% field-based work
– Fully equipped Isuzu NPS Field Service Truck
– Company phone and Rugged Book laptop
– OEM diagnostic equipment and resources
– Ongoing work across the Pilbara, Goldfields and regional WA
– Permanent, labour hire or hybrid employment options

Naval Base Workshop:

– $60.00 per hour + superannuation
– Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 4:00pm
– Approximately 50 hours per week
– Local workshop role – no FIFO
– Temp-to-perm opportunity
– Ongoing work across a Caterpillar mobile plant fleet
– Naval Base location
– Immediate start available

If you’re an experienced Heavy Duty / Mobile Plant Mechanic looking for either a high-paying field service position or a stable local workshop role, we’d like to hear from you.

Salary

Competitive

Contract

Permanent / Full Time

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Ben Quigley

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