Heavy Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter

VE Group; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VE Group AU in Moura, QLD is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter to join our Central Queensland maintenance team, based in Moura, with work across Gladstone and CQ sites. This hands-on role services and repairs heavy vehicles and civil plant, performs scheduled maintenance, and attends field breakdowns to minimise downtime.

A trade qualification and strong fault-finding ability, plus Australian driver's licence and White Card, are preferred for our safety-focused, multi-site

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Plant Mechanic.
• Experience maintaining heavy vehicles, civil plant and/or earthmoving equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding capability.
• Good preventative maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and make practical decisions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and Construction White Card.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles and civil plant.
• Completing scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Attending field and site breakdowns when required.
• Identifying defects early and helping prevent recurring issues.
• Completing inspections, work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Supporting machine availability and minimising downtime.
• Working closely with operations, supervisors and the maintenance team.
• Maintaining safety, housekeeping and workmanship standards.

Skills

Diesel fitter

Heavy diesel mechanic

Plant mechanic

Fault diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Field service

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel/Plant)

Job description

Moura, QLD
Full-time | Permanent | Workshop, Field & Multi-Site

VE Group AU is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter to join our Central Queensland maintenance team, based in Moura.

This is a hands‑on role supporting VE Group’s fleet and operations across Moura, Gladstone and Central Queensland, working across our workshop facilities, project sites and field locations.

You’ll work on a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles, civil plant and earthmoving equipment, including late-model trucks and machinery operating across our CQ projects.

We are looking for someone who is confident fault‑finding, takes pride in preventative maintenance and enjoys the variety of working across multiple sites as part of a practical, well‑supported maintenance team.

Why Join VE Group?

• Gladstone‑based permanent role
• Work across a diverse late model fleet of trucks, civil plant and earthmoving equipment
• Quality workshop facilities and well‑equipped service vehicles
• Strong focus on preventative maintenance and reducing downtime
• Variety across workshop, field and project environments
• Support from an experienced maintenance team
• Responsibility, trust and autonomy in your role
• Long‑term work with an established Queensland civil and transport business
• Safety‑focused team that values quality workmanship and getting the job done properly

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles and civil plant
• Completing scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Attending field and site breakdowns when required
• Identifying defects early and helping prevent recurring issues
• Completing inspections, work orders and maintenance documentation
• Supporting machine availability and minimising operational downtime
• Working closely with operations, supervisors and the broader maintenance team
• Maintaining a high standard of safety, housekeeping and workmanship

The role provides plenty of variety, with work undertaken across our Gladstone workshop, project sites and field locations.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Plant Mechanic
• Experience maintaining heavy vehicles, civil plant and/or earthmoving equipment
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding capability
• Good preventative maintenance knowledge
• Ability to work independently and make practical decisions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to safety and qualityCurrent Australian driver’s licence
• Construction White Card

MR or HR licence is desirable but not essential.

Experience with late‑model civil equipment, trucks, hydraulic systems and electronic diagnostic systems will be highly regarded.

About VE Group

VE Group AU is a Queensland‑based civil construction, transport and logistics business operating across South East and Central Queensland.

Our maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable and productive. We invest in our equipment, systems and people and are looking for someone who wants to contribute to that standard.

VE Group AU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.