Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Field Technician

Adaptalift Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime pay

Discount program

Career development

Job summary

Adaptalift Group is seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Field Technician to join our Victoria team. You’ll diagnose faults, perform breakdown repairs and scheduled servicing on our world-class equipment, while working hands-on on customer sites across the region.

You’ll log jobs via tablet-based systems, build strong client relationships and contribute to safe, reliable operations in a fast-paced field environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification (Diesel, Plant, Automotive or similar).
• Hands-on experience with heavy equipment, mobile plant or similar industries.
• Strong diagnostic ability across hydraulics, mechanical and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and full working rights.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
• Willingness to participate in a rotating after-hours call-out roster

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, carry out breakdown repairs, and complete scheduled servicing
• Use tablet-based systems for job logging, parts ordering and customer sign-offs
• Work independently across customer sites while building strong relationships
• Identify additional service or repair needs and deliver excellent customer outcomes

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Field Technician

About Us:

Adaptalift is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing materials handling hire and sales companies. With over 40 years of heritage as a privately-owned, family-operated business, we employ over 600 people across Australia and expanded into New Zealand in 2025. For this role, you’ll be supporting leading equipment brands such as Sennebogen, Bonfiglioli, Genesis, and Rotobec, while making a difference for our customers as part of a dynamic, values-led business where safety is at the forefront of everything we do.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive hourly rate + overtime + annual EBA increases
• Monday–Friday, 38 hour per a week with occasional overtime (no weekends)
• Latest model, fully maintained company vehicle
• Exposure to a wide range of world-leading OEM equipment
• Retail, supermarket and fuel discounts through our employee rewards program
• Supportive, safety-first culture focused on wellbeing and long-term careers
• A team that recognises your skills, supports your growth, and celebrates your wins

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Diagnose faults, carry out breakdown repairs, and complete scheduled servicing
• Use tablet-based systems for job logging, parts ordering and customer sign-offs
• Work independently across customer sites while building strong relationships
• Identify additional service or repair needs and deliver excellent customer outcomes

What You’ll Bring:

• Mechanical trade qualification (Diesel, Plant, Automotive or similar)
• Hands‑on experience with heavy equipment, mobile plant or similar industries
• Strong diagnostic ability across hydraulics, mechanical and low‑voltage electrical systems
• Current Australian driver’s licence and full working rights
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
• Willingness to participate in a rotating after‑hours call‑out roster

Does this sound like you?

This is your opportunity to step into a permanent, full‑time role with long‑term stability and progression.

Additional information

• World‑class equipment like Sennebogen, Bonfiglioli, Genesis, and Rotobec.
• Retail, supermarket and fuel discounts through our employee rewards program
• Monday-Friday, full time hours with occasional overtime (no weekends)