Field Service Mechanic – Cairns | On‑Site, Growth

Coates Hire Operations Pty Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Leave program

Employee discounts on hire equipment

Novated leasing & salary sacrifice

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Coates Hire Operations Pty Limited in Cairns is seeking a Field Service Mechanic to service, repair and perform preventative maintenance on a wide range of hire equipment across the FNQ region. You will work on customer sites, diagnose faults, and ensure high safety standards while delivering excellent service.

Based in Cairns, you will manage time effectively, maintain service records, and participate in a roster with some on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting, diagnostic and preventive maintenance skills.
• Experience with petrol and diesel motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical skills.
• Drivers Licence & Relevant Trade Qualifications.
• Forklift & EWP ticket (highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• Promote a Safety First, Zero Harm culture – champion safety with your colleagues and customers.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across a variety of equipment on site – work on Access, Earthmoving, Generators, Lighting, Trucks & Vehicles, Small Tools & Equipment, and Material Handling.
• Maintaining up-to-date service records for all service and repair work.
• Minimise operational downtime of equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Preventive maintenance

On-site servicing

Customer service

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

Forklift ticket

EWP ticket

Petrol & diesel engines

Job description

Coates Hire Operations Pty Limited in Cairns is seeking a Field Service Mechanic to service, repair and perform preventative maintenance on a wide range of hire equipment across the FNQ region. You will work on customer sites, diagnose faults, and ensure high safety standards while delivering excellent service.

Based in Cairns, you will manage time effectively, maintain service records, and participate in a roster with some on-call shifts.