Plant Mechanic

Wearn; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PPE provided

Safety culture and training

Job summary

Wearn is seeking multiple motivated and reliable Plant Mechanics to maintain, service, and repair a wide range of heavy mobile plant and quarry equipment across our sites in Greater Sydney. You will diagnose faults, perform scheduled servicing, and support breakdowns to maximise uptime, while adhering to WHS policies.

The role requires a trade qualification and at least four years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and autonomous work ethic.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Plant Mechanic (Cert III Mobile Plant Technology or Equivalent).
• Minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience in position or similar.
• Pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessment.
• Experience working on heavy earthmoving/quarry equipment.
• Experience in complete rebuild and service of plant.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• High level of safety awareness and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Current driver’s licence (HR licence highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled servicing, fault diagnosis, and repairs on earthmoving and quarrying equipment (e.g. loaders, excavators, dozers, crushers, and screening plants).
• Perform breakdown support and reactive maintenance as required.
• Maintain accurate service records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with operators and site supervisors to ensure machinery is operating effectively.

Skills

Trade qualified

Plant maintenance

Troubleshooting

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

HR licence

Forklift/EWP licence

Experience on heavy machinery

Education

Cert III Mobile Plant Technology

Job description

The Opportunity

Wearn (formerly Mulgoa Quarries) is looking for multiple motivated and reliable Plant Mechanic with proven experience across a variety of quarry and civil machinery.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of a wide range of heavy mobile plant and quarry equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and uptime across our sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled servicing, fault diagnosis, and repairs on earthmoving and quarrying equipment (e.g. loaders, excavators, dozers, crushers, and screening plants)
• Perform breakdown support and reactive maintenance as required
• Maintain accurate service records and reports
• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with operators and site supervisors to ensure machinery is operating effectively

What We’re Looking For

• Trade qualified Plant Mechanic (Cert III Mobile Plant Technology or Equivalent)
• Minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience in position or similar
• Pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessment
• Experience working on heavy earthmoving/quarry equipment
• Experience in complete rebuild and service of plant
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• High level of safety awareness and a proactive attitude
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Current driver’s licence (HR licence highly regarded)
• Forklift, EWP, or High-Risk Work Licence (desirable)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates + overtime + guaranteed pay increases under an Enterprise Agreement
• Company-provided PPE and uniform
• A supportive team environment with a safety-first culture
• Opportunities for training, upskilling and career progression
• Work with a respected and long-standing local company

About Us

Wearn is a family-owned civil, earthmoving and materials contractor delivering complex projects across Greater Sydney. With over 60 years of experience, a fully in-house fleet and a safety-first culture, we bring certainty to projects where scale, compliance and programme matter.