Field Service Mechanic

Brooks Hire; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle to take home

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Overtime / penalty rates

Career progression opportunities

Tool and boot allowance

Uniforms / PPE provided

Job security

Job summary

Brooks Hire, a proud Australian-owned family business, is seeking a Field Service Mechanic based in Perth. You’ll travel across Western Australia to provide on-site breakdown support, maintenance and repairs for our diverse hire fleet.

FIFO options are available for the right candidate, offering new challenges and variety in field service work across WA. You’ll join a long-established team with strong safety commitments, many career development opportunities and a vehicle you can take home.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant.
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile plant or earthmoving equipment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with a strong commitment to safety.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Current manual driver's licence.
• Flexibility to travel to customer sites across WA.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer and internal sites across WA to carry out field service work.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and equipment breakdowns.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting equipment in the field.
• Perform routine servicing, preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic issues to minimise equipment downtime.
• Completing testing and adjustments following repairs.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with Brooks Hire’s health and safety requirements.
• Supporting customers and branch operations when required.

Skills

Heavy Diesel

Mobile Plant

Mechanical

Hydraulic diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Fault finding

Independent work

Safety conscious

Communication

Driver's licence

WA travel readiness

Job description

Take your mechanical skills on the road!

Brooks Hire is a proud Australian-owned, family-operated business that has been supporting the civil and mining industries since 1979. With branches across Australia and a fleet of more than 5,500 machines, we’re continuing to grow and are looking for an experienced Field Service Mechanic to join our team.

Based out of our branch in Perth, you’ll travel across WA, providing on-site breakdown support, maintenance and repairs to our diverse fleet of hire equipment.

For those looking for something different, FIFO opportunities are also available, offering the chance to get out on site, take on new challenges and experience a more varied style of field service work across WA.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive rates based on your experience and skills

• FIFO opportunities also available for the right candidate

• Work vehicle to take home

• Variety in your work — no two days are the same

• Work on a diverse range of heavy mobile plant and equipment

• Join a supportive team within a well-established, family-owned business

• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience across a growing fleet

What will you be doing?

• Travel to customer and internal sites across WA to carry out field service work

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and equipment breakdowns

• Fault finding and troubleshooting equipment in the field

• Perform routine servicing, preventative maintenance and inspections

• Troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic issues to minimise equipment downtime

• Completing testing and adjustments following repairs

• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with Brooks Hire’s health and safety requirements

• Supporting customers and branch operations when required

What are we looking for?

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel, Mobile Plant

• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile plant or earthmoving equipment

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment

• A practical, solutions-focused approach with a strong commitment to safety

• Good communication and customer service skills

• Current manual driver's licence

• Flexibility to travel to customer sites across WA

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice options. Flexibility to salary sacrifice eligible purchases, including tools and other expenses.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for employees and your immediate family

• Overtime / penalty rates – where applicable

• Career progression opportunities – internal development and opportunities to step into senior/leadership roles

• Variety of work – exposure to different brands, equipment and industries

• Tool and boot allowance

• Uniforms / PPE provided

• Job security with a long-established, family-owned Australian business

About Brooks Hire

At Brooks Hire, we understand that our people are the backbone of our business. As a family-owned company, we value hard work, teamwork and looking after our people. You'll be joining an established business with a strong reputation in the industry and a team that takes pride in what they do.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

If you're a skilled mechanic who enjoys variety, working autonomously and getting out in the field, we'd love to hear from you.