Mobile plant/Diesel Mechanic

Workhorse Staffing; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Bonus structure up to $12,000 per ana

Job summary

Workhorse Staffing is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Technician or Diesel Mechanic for a permanent South Coast role. Base pay of $53.70/hr plus bonus and a company vehicle, with overtime at penalty rates and strong long-term security.

This role offers ongoing autonomy, a supportive team, and clear pathways for career growth within a safety-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic or Mobile Plant Technician.
• Strong diagnostic and fault finding capabilities.
• Proven ability to work independently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance across heavy mobile equipment.
• Breakdown diagnostics and repairs.
• Supporting site operations and equipment uptime.
• Working autonomously in the field.
• Maintaining high safety and compliance standards.

Education

Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanic/Mobile Plant Technician

Job description

Mobile Plant Technician | Diesel Mechanic

Permanent From Day 1 | $53.70ph + Bonus + Vehicle

If you're a skilled mobile plant technician or diesel mechanic looking for stability, strong earning potential and real autonomy, this is an opportunity worth serious consideration.

This is a permanent role from day one with an outstanding remuneration package, consistent overtime and genuine long term stability.

What's on offer:

• $53.70 per hour base rate
• Bonus structure up to $12,000 per annum
• Company vehicle provided
• Consistent overtime paid at penalty rates
• Permanent employment from commencement
• Strong team culture with support on larger jobs
• Safety focused organisation

With overtime and bonus, this role offers a genuinely strong overall earning capacity.

The Role:

This position is primarily based on the South Coast, where you will be responsible for maintaining a range of mobile plant at a single site approximately 80 percent of the time.

You will also support the broader Sydney team around 20 percent of the time, assisting with maintenance and breakdown requirements as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Preventative maintenance across heavy mobile equipment
• Breakdown diagnostics and repairs
• Supporting site operations and equipment uptime
• Working autonomously in the field
• Maintaining high safety and compliance standards

Equipment includes:

• Earthmoving and construction equipment
• Water carts
• Various heavy mobile assets

What we need:

• Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic or Mobile Plant Technician
• Strong experience across a range of mobile plant
• Proven ability to work independently
• Strong diagnostic and fault finding capability
• Safety first mindset
• Full Australian working rights

This role suits a confident and technically strong technician who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in their work and is looking for long term security within a well supported team.