Field Service Mechanic

Kennards Hire; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Programme

Discounted equipment hire

Paid parental leave

Leave conversion

Salary continuance insurance

Additional 1% superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

WHEREFIT discounts

Job summary

Kennards Hire is seeking a Field Service Mechanic in Penrith, NSW. This permanent full-time role involves on-site servicing, repairs and maintenance of mobile plant and equipment, diagnosing faults and keeping customers moving.

You will work autonomously in the field, undertake pre-hire inspections, complete service records and uphold Kennards Hire safety and quality standards while delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Heavy Vehicle / Diesel / Plant / Mechanical Fitter (or similar).
• Experience on earthmoving, compaction or power equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability; autonomous field work.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site servicing, repairs and maintenance across mobile plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel faults.
• Dismantle, repair and rebuild engines, pumps and hydraulic systems.
• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance in line with safety standards.
• Complete pre-hire and post-hire inspections to ensure Ready for Hire.
• Ensure work meets Kennards Hire Quality standards.
• Complete service records, defect reports and job documentation.
• Respond to breakdowns and prioritise jobs to minimise downtime.
• Work safely and adhere to WHS procedures.
• Represent Kennards Hire with professionalism.

Education

Trade qualification as Heavy Vehicle / Diesel / Plant / Mechanical Fitter (or similar)

Job description

Field Service Mechanic - Permanent full-time
Penrith, NSW

• Field-based servicing, repairs & maintenance of mobile plant & equipment
  
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic & electrical faults on-site
  
• FMCV + fuel card provided | 40 h p/week | Employee benefits

About the role

At Kennards Hire, we're not just about equipment - we're about people. Our mechanics play a vital role in keeping our gear in top shape and our customers happy. We're looking for hands-on and customer-focused Field Service Mechanics to maintain and repair a wide range of diesel, petrol, and electric-powered equipment, on-site and in-branch.

What you'll do

You'll be out on-site, diagnosing issues, fixing problems and keeping customers moving. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out on-site servicing, repairs and maintenance across mobile plant and equipment
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel faults
• Dismantling, repairing and rebuilding engines, pumps, hydraulic systems and components
• Performing scheduled and preventative maintenance in line with safety and environmental standards
• Completing pre-hire and post-hire inspections to ensure all equipment is Ready for Hire
• Ensuring all work meets Kennards Hire Quality Operational Management and compliance standards
• Accurately completing service records, defect reports and job documentation
• Responding to breakdowns and prioritising jobs to minimise customer downtime
• Working safely at all times and adhering to WHS procedures
• Representing the Kennards Hire brand with professionalism, confidence and pride during customer interactions

About you

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle / Diesel / Plant / Mechanical Fitter (or similar)
• Experience working on earthmoving & compaction or power equipment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
• Ability to work autonomously in a field-based environment
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• Current driver's licence

Why You'll Love Working with Kennards Hire

Kennards Hire has been family-owned since 1948, and that family mindset still drives how we work today. With over 2,000 team members across 200+ locations in Australia and New Zealand, we're proud to be the largest family-owned equipment hire company in the region and we're just getting started. Our focus is simple: do what we say we'll do, support each other, and make our customers' jobs easy.

In return, we back our people with benefits that genuinely make a difference:

• Profit Share Program with performance bonuses paid twice a year
• Discounted equipment hire for personal projects
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Leave conversion - convert up to 5 days of unused sick leave to annual leave each year
• Salary continuance insurance after 5 years' service
• Extra 1% superannuation after 5 years
• Salary sacrifice options
• WHEREFIT discounts on fitness, wellness, meals and activewear

At Kennards Hire, your contribution matters. You're supported, recognised, and part of a team that genuinely has your back.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which may include a police and medical check.