Mechanical Fitter (Mobile Plant)

Laing O'Rourke; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workshop

Mentored by experts

Training programs

Job summary

Select Plant Australia, part of the Laing O''Rourke group, is recruiting a passionate Mechanical Fitter (Mobile Plant) based at Sunshine West Depot. You will maintain, service and repair civil construction machinery including excavators, loaders, cranes, telehandlers, and generators.

Join a modern workshop, work with a collaborative team, and access OEM and in-house training plus career progression.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Heavy/Civil Plant Mechanic.
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on civil plant and equipment.
• Attend onsite maintenance and breakdowns as required.
• Prepare accurate service and breakdown reports.
• Identify parts to carry out repairs and ensure safety standards.
• Comply with health and safety policies.
• Coordinate with workshop team for guidance.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical

Mechanical

Education

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Manual C Class Licence

Blue/White Card

Tools

RIW Card

HR/MR/MC Licence

Auto-electrics

Air-conditioning

Job description

About Select Plant Australia

Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.

Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.

As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.

About the role

Join our dynamic team at Select Plant Australia! Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced Mechanical Fitter (Mobile Plant).

This role will be based out of our modern Select Plant Australia – Sunshine West Depot on a permanent, full-time basis, under the support of a collaborative and inclusive team.

If successful, you will be tasked with the maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a diverse range of civil construction machinery (including excavators, loaders, cranes, telehandlers), power generators and civil ancillary equipment, servicing our internal and external clientele. Tools of trade provided.

Using your extensive diagnostic skills, commitment to quality control and safe work practices, our service workshop team will support you every step of the way.

Key responsibilities

• Perform skilled diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs across a wide range of plant and equipment.
• Attend onsite maintenance and breakdown as required, working efficiently to resolve.
• Complete accurate service and breakdown reports.
• Identify and requisition parts required to carry out repairs.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies.
• Carry out high-quality work, up to and above OEM and industry requirements.
• Adhere to all internal and external client's site entry requirements and rules.

About you

To be considered for the role, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements below:

Essential:

• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (or equivalent)
• Australian Driver's License - Manual C Class
• Australian Construction Induction Card (Blue/White Card).
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Heavy/Civil Plant Mechanic (essential)
• Well-rounded diagnostics skills across hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Results-driven, positive attitude and the willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Highly Regarded but not essential:

• RIW Card
• Higher class of driver’s license (HR, MR, MC)
• Additional mechanical certifications (auto-electrics, air-conditioning, etc.).
• Additional plant or high-risk tickets (rigging, dogging, telehandler, EWP)

All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment medical screening and a national criminal background check.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on major local and remote infrastructure construction projects.
• Be mentored by our highly experienced industry maintenance experts.
• Modern air-conditioned workshop with safe and comfortable facilities
• Career progression through mentorship and OEM and inhouse Training for new equipment.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, family friendly work practices, additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.

As a proud RAP organisation, Laing O'Rourke is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan at www.laingorourke.com.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.