Field Service Technician

Symal; Avalon; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Symal in Victoria, Australia is seeking a capable Plant Mechanic to diagnose, service and repair heavy plant and equipment across major projects. You will work in a dynamic team maintaining essential assets and ensuring uptime on site.

The role requires trade qualifications, strong fault-finding and a practical, safety-conscious approach. You will perform inspections, maintain records and support continous yard and workshop operations with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified with experience as Plant/Diesel/Heavy Vehicle Mechanic on construction plant.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, aiming to complete repairs correctly first time.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of heavy plant/equipment.
• Practical team player with attention to detail and ability to manage shifting workshop priorities.
• Current driver’s licence; forklift/load-unload competencies are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service and repair plant and equipment in line with preventative maintenance schedules and OEM requirements.
• Complete pre-hire, on-hire and off-hire inspections to ensure machines are safe and ready for work.
• Carry out post-service and repair quality checks before returning equipment to service.
• Identify repeat defects, warranty opportunities and root causes to improve fleet reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate work orders, service reports and maintenance records and keep workshop leaders informed of progress.
• Manage parts requirements ahead of scheduled works and ensure unused parts are returned and credited.
• Maintain high safety standards across all work, including isolation, lifting, working at heights and hot work activities.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Diagnose & repair

Fault-finding

Team player

Attention to detail

Driver's licence

Forklift operation

Education

Trade qualified

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Symal is a trusted partner in the building and construction industry.

We're an evolving and cohesive group of businesses offering fully integrated civil solutions across diverse sectors. Our group capabilities include self-performing civil infrastructure on large multi-million projects, plant and equipment hire, an Indigenous contractor, a waste resource and recovery business, and commercial, industrial and retail property development.

Together, we believe in fostering partnerships today to create a better tomorrow.

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your plant maintenance career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Join the team responsible for keeping one of our most important assets moving, maintaining and repairing the plant and equipment that supports projects across the Symal Group.

Who we are

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent, problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other. That's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.

Your everyday

• Diagnose, service and repair plant and equipment in line with preventative maintenance schedules and OEM requirements.
• Complete pre-hire, on-hire and off-hire inspections, ensuring machines are safe, compliant and ready for work.
• Carry out post-service and repair quality checks before signing equipment off for return to service.
• Identify repeat defects, warranty opportunities and root causes to support better fleet reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate work orders, service reports and maintenance records while keeping workshop leaders informed of progress.
• Manage parts requirements ahead of scheduled works and ensure unused parts are returned and credited.
• Maintain high safety standards across all work, including isolation, lifting, working at heights and hot work activities.

Who are you?

• Trade qualified with previous experience as a Plant Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic working with construction plant and equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills with a focus on completing repairs correctly the first time.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, servicing and repair requirements for heavy plant and equipment.
• A practical team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage changing workshop priorities.
• Current driver's licence, with forklift and load/unload competencies highly regarded.

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our workspaces and social calendar provide plenty of opportunities to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.