Field Service Fitter

Sime; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Big Pay Growth

7 on 7 off

Field Service Allowances

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Hastings Deering is seeking experienced and motivated Field Service Fitters to join our team, supporting mining customers across the region and helping to maximise equipment reliability and performance.

These are permanent field service positions, with multiple 7 on, 7 off roster options available. The role involves performing maintenance, repairs and component replacements on Caterpillar equipment, diagnosing faults, and building productive customer relationships across the Rockhampton region.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications: Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, or equivalent diesel fitter trade.
• Caterpillar product knowledge: experience with CAT machinery, systems and diagnostic tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting: diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults independently.
• Customer-focused mindset: build relationships, manage expectations and provide clear updates.
• Safety-first: maintain high WHS standards at all times.
• Valid driver’s licence: travel between customer sites across the Rockhampton region.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs and component replacements on Caterpillar equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to Caterpillar standards.
• Assess components for reusability and advise on repair or replacement.
• Complete service reports, timecards, parts requests and customer documentation accurately.
• Build strong customer relationships through professional service and technical support.
• Promote genuine CAT parts and identify opportunities to support customer operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Customer-focused mindset

Safety-first approach

Valid driver’s licence

Education

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Tools

Caterpillar diagnostics tooling

CAT machinery experience

Job description

We are seeking experienced and motivated Field Service Fitters to join our team, supporting our mining customers across the region and helping to maximise equipment reliability and performance.

These are permanent field service positions, with multiple 7 on, 7 off roster options available.

As a Field Service Fitter at Hastings Deering, you will:

• Perform maintenance, repairs and component replacements on Caterpillar equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to Caterpillar standards.
• Assess components for reusability and provide recommendations for repair or replacement.
• Complete service reports, timecards, parts requests and customer documentation accurately.
• Build strong customer relationships through professional service and technical support.
• Promote genuine CAT parts and identify opportunities to support customer operations.

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.
• Attractive roster -with a 7 on 7 off roster, you will benefit from getting more time back in your life.
• 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 – Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent diesel fitter trade.
• 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 Rockhampton 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.

About us

Sime is a partner of choice for the world's best brands in the Automotive and Industrial Equipment sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.