Field Service Electrical Fitter

Hastings Deering; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Field Service Allowances

Health checks & EAP

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking an experienced Field Service Electrical Fitter to join our Toowoomba team. In this hands-on role, you'll work directly with customers across the Darling Downs region, providing expert electrical diagnostics, repairs, maintenance and commissioning support on Caterpillar equipment.

Daily responsibilities include fault finding at customer sites, testing and commissioning CAT systems, and mentoring apprentices while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in electrical fitting/mechanics with 3–5 years post-trade experience.
• CAT machinery knowledge and diagnostic tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to diagnose and repair electrical faults on heavy equipment.
• Perform testing, commissioning, installation, maintenance and repair of CAT electrical systems.
• Deliver high-quality service to minimise customer downtime.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Complete service reports accurately and efficiently.
• Mentor apprentices and developing tradespeople.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and manage expectations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer focus

Communication

Safety awareness

Field service mindset

Education

Trade qualification – Electrical Mechanic/Fitter

Tools

CAT diagnostic tooling

Job description

Company: Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

About the Role

Hastings Deering is looking for an experienced Field Service Electrical Fitter to join our Toowoomba team. In this hands‑on role, you'll work directly with customers across the Darling Downs region, providing expert electrical diagnostics, repairs, maintenance, and commissioning support on Caterpillar equipment. No two days are the same, with a mix of fault finding, customer interaction and technical problem solving in the field.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to diagnose and repair electrical faults on heavy equipment.
• Perform testing, commissioning, installation, maintenance and repair of Caterpillar electrical systems and components.
• Deliver timely, high‑quality service to minimise customer downtime.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to customers and internal teams.
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Support and mentor apprentices and developing tradespeople.
• Maintain strong communication with customers while managing expectations and providing updates.
• Champion Hastings Deering's commitment to safety and quality.

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.
• Field Service Allowances – Additional financial benefits for supporting our customers on the road.
• Body, Mind & Wallet Support – Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance and major retailer discounts.

About You

A successful teammate will have:

• Trade qualifications – Trade qualified Electrical Mechanic/Fitter or dual trade Electrician/Fitter with at least 3 - 5 years post‑trade experience.
• Caterpillar product knowledge – experience working on CAT machinery, systems and diagnostic tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting skills – ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults independently.
• Customer‑focused mindset – confident in building relationships, managing expectations and providing clear updates.
• Safety‑first approach – committed to maintaining high WHS standards at all times.
• Valid driver's licence – required to travel between customer sites across the Toowoomba region.

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.

Enquiries: 1300 071 618

Contact: Alex Kostowski, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - [e-mail]