Diesel Fitter - Plane Creek Mill

Wilmar Sugar Pty Ltd; Sarina; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral program

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia is seeking a qualified Diesel Fitter to join our team at Plane Creek Mill in Sarina, North Queensland. You will work on locomotives and heavy mobile plant, expanding your skills beyond a standard workshop environment.

The role offers hands-on maintenance, training of apprentices, and a safety‑focused team to support your development in diverse equipment and locations across North Queensland.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter or Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience with heavy mobile plant or similar machinery.
• Current manual driver's licence.
• Tickets: Confined Space Entry and Working Safely at Heights.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Keep heavy equipment moving – service and maintain trucks, tractors and other diesel-powered mobile plant.
• Work on locomotives – preventative maintenance, fault finding, inspections and repairs.
• Identify issues and help improve reliability and performance of equipment.
• Mentor apprentices and trainees through hands‑on training, guidance and mentoring.
• Collaborate with Work Coordinators and the wider maintenance team to plan and deliver effective maintenance.
• Complete work orders, permits, timesheets and maintenance documentation accurately.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diesel engine troubleshooting

Safety-minded

Education

Diesel Fitter/Diesel Mechanic trade qualification

Tools

Confined Space Entry

Working Safely at Heights

Job description

Trade your ordinary workshop for something different!

Are you a qualified Diesel Fitter or Diesel Mechanic looking for a change?

What if your next role could give you the opportunity to work on locomotives, heavy mobile plant and specialised equipment, while enjoying the lifestyle of beautiful North Queensland?

Wilmar Sugar Australia is looking for a Diesel Fitter to join our team at Plane Creek Mill in Sarina.

This isn't just another diesel fitting job. It's an opportunity to expand your skills, diversify your experience and work with equipment you don't see in a typical workshop.

Work on More Than Just Trucks

As part of our maintenance team, you'll keep our locomotive fleet and mobile plant operating safely and reliably.

Your days could involve:

• Keeping heavy equipment moving – Service and maintain trucks, tractors and other diesel-powered mobile plant.
• Working on locomotives – Carry out preventative maintenance, fault finding, inspections and repairs across our locomotive fleet.
• Solve problems, not just breakdowns – Identify issues and help improve the reliability and performance of our equipment.
• Pass on your knowledge – Support apprentices and trainees through hands‑on training, guidance and mentoring.
• Work with a great team – Collaborate with Work Coordinators and the wider maintenance team to plan and deliver effective maintenance.
• Keep things running smoothly – Complete work orders, permits, timesheets and maintenance documentation accurately.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys getting their hands dirty, solving mechanical problems and working with heavy equipment.

You’ll ideally have:

• A recognised Diesel Fitter/Diesel Mechanic trade qualification
• Experience working with heavy mobile plant, diesel equipment or similar machinery
• A current manual driver's licence
• Current Confined Space Entry and Working Safely at Heights tickets
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• A genuine commitment to safety and teamwork

Don't have every ticket? Don't let that stop you.

If you've got the right trade skills, attitude and willingness to learn, we’ll support you to develop additional competencies.

Why Wilmar?

Because your next job should be about more than just a payslip.

At Wilmar, you’ll have the opportunity to learn something different, build new skills and become part of a team that keeps a major North Queensland industry moving.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee and partner discounts
• A supportive, safety-focused team
• The opportunity to develop experience working with locomotives and specialised heavy equipment

Bring your diesel fitting skills. We’ll give you something new to work on.

This position is eligible for Employee Referral Program

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.