Diesel Fitter

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health checks & EAP

World-class training

Career progression

Flexible schedules

Job security

CAT technology exposure

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd invites applications for a Diesel Fitter position in Rocky. This permanent, Monday to Friday role focuses on delivering high-quality maintenance and repairs to customer equipment in a workshop environment.

Join a leading Cat® dealership with strong training, career growth, and excellent benefits. You’ll work with a capable team and contribute to safety, quality, and on-time task completion while enjoying a structured, long‑term career.

Qualifications

• Experience counts – previous experience working in the industry, a workshop environment or in a similar Trade Assistant role.
• Strong communicator – excellent communication skills with a genuine customer focus.
• Organised and efficient – strong time management skills to keep jobs on track.
• Team player – able to work well with others as well as independently when required.
• Safety minded – committed to maintaining high workplace health and safety standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality service – carry out maintenance and repairs to the highest standard, ensuring our customers’ equipment performs at its best.
• Follow the right procedures – research and consult the correct and latest service information systems for specific procedures, instructions and specifications.
• Do it once, do it right – take every step to ensure workmanship is fault‑free ensuring quality in the finished product and any rework is avoided.
• Work to schedule – complete assigned tasks within required timeframes while maintaining safety and quality.
• Safety first, ALWAYS! Ensure safety goals are achieved through personal commitment, no harm to self or others and participation in safety initiatives

Job description

Company : Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

Kickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER. We’re looking for experienced Diesel Fitter to join our team in Rocky to support our award-winning team in the workshop. This is a Permanent, Monday to Friday role.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver quality service – carry out maintenance and repairs to the highest standard, ensuring our customers’ equipment performs at its best.
• Follow the right procedures – research and consult the correct and latest service information systems for specific procedures, instructions and specifications.
• Do it once, do it right – take every step to ensure workmanship is fault‑free ensuring quality in the finished product and any rework is avoided.
• Work to schedule – complete assigned tasks within required timeframes while maintaining safety and quality.
• Safety first, ALWAYS! Ensure safety goals are achieved through personal commitment, no harm to self or others and participation in safety initiatives

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine. We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from:

• Big Pay, Bigger Growth - Competitive hourly rates with competency‑based pay rises PLUS regular scheduled increases under our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Body, Mind & Wallet Support - Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance, and discounts at major retailers.
• World-Class Training - We’re one of only eight Caterpillar Centres of Excellence globally. Learn from the best in CAT and boost your skills.
• Career Paths That Work for You - Grow into leadership, technical specialist, or support service roles. At Hastings Deering, we align with YOUR goals.
• Get more time back in your life - Our work schedules are made to fit your life, giving you the flexibility to take care of what matters most outside of work.
• Security you can count on - Enjoy the stability of a long‑term career with Hastings Deering, backed by global strength.
• Cutting Edge Tech - Get hands‑on experience with the latest CAT technology as we shape the future of mining and heavy equipment solutions.

What you’ll need:

• Experience that counts – previous experience working in the industry, a workshop environment or in a similar Trade Assistant role.
• Strong communicator – excellent communication skills with a genuine customer focus.
• Organised and efficient – strong time management skills to keep jobs on track.
• Team player – able to work well with others as well as independently when required.
• Safety minded – committed to maintaining high workplace health and safety standards at all times.

Enquiries: 1300 071 618

Contact: Shane Mathers, Talent Acquisition Partner - [e-mail]

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.