Fitter Mechanic - Field Service

Coates; Cook Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career progression

Employee discounts

Novated leasing and salary sacrifice

Job summary

Coates is seeking a Field Service Mechanic based in Weipa to service, repair and perform preventative maintenance on our hire equipment across the FNQ region.

You will diagnose mechanical faults on a range of assets, maintain service records and minimise downtime, while upholding a strong safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications required.
• Experience with petrol/diesel motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical skills.
• Forklift & EWP tickets highly regarded.
• Rio Tinto site induction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair equipment on customer sites across FNQ region.
• Maintain service records for all service and repair work.
• Minimise downtime and ensure high safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Trade Qualifications

Tools

Petrol & diesel engines

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical basics

Forklift ticket

EWP ticket

Job description

About Us

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

About Us

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

Here’s how you’ll be a part of our team

• Attractive hourly rates + Penalty rates on overtime
• Permanent full-time position
• Monday to Friday roster, 6am to 2pm, some calls outs required

Your New Role In Cairns Awaits

As a Field Service Mechanic, based in Weipa, you will assume responsibility for the efficient and effective servicing, repair and preventative maintenance of our extensive range of hire equipment and machinery on customer sites, all over the FNQ region.

You Will Also Be Responsible For

• 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, Compaction, Generators, Lighting, Traffic Management, Trucks & Vehicles, Small Tools & Equipment and Material Handling, whilst always ensuring exceptional customer service and high standard of safety.
• Maintaining up-to-date service records for all service and repair work.
• Minimise operational downtime of equipment.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

In addition to effective time management, attention to detail and strong commitment to safety, you will also require:

• Drivers Licence & Relevant Trade Qualifications
• Troubleshooting, diagnostic and preventative maintenance skills
• Experience with petrol and diesel motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical skills
• Forklift & EWP ticket (highly regarded)
• Rio Tinto site induction preferred

What You’ll Get In Return

As a member of the Coates team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits, including:

• Training and career progression pathways
• Access to our employee discounts and benefits program
• Purchased additional leave program
• Employee discounts on equipment hire
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

Coates. Equipped for you.