Plant Mechanic - FIFO

PHE Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided

Accommodation provided

Meal allowances

Job summary

PHE Group in Brisbane is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic to join our team on a 2/1 FIFO roster. Flights, accommodation and meal allowances are provided.

You will service and maintain a wide range of equipment and vehicles, perform inspections, attend to breakdowns, and handle hydraulic systems and basic automotive electrical tasks. The ideal candidate will have an Australian-recognised Trade Certificate, post-trade experience, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to document work with

Qualifications

• Experience with light and heavy plant and equipment, hydraulic systems, and basic automotive electrical skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to document and maintain traceability on all works undertaken.
• Current Unrestricted Driver’s Licence and high-risk work license (WP class) desirable

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain equipment and vehicles
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Conduct plant and equipment inspections
• Attend to breakdowns
• Work on hydraulic systems
• Perform basic automotive electrical works

Skills

Plant & heavy equipment experience

Hydraulic systems

Automotive electrical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Australian-recognised Trade Certificate

Job description

We are seeking a safety and quality conscious Plant Mechanicto join the team. In this role, you will be working on a 2 and 1 roster, with FIFO opportunities available. Flights and accommodation and meal allowances will be provided.

In this role, you will:

• Service and maintain equipment and vehicles
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Conduct plant and equipment inspections
• Attend to breakdowns
• Work on Hydraulic systems
• Perform basic automotive electrical works

ABOUT YOU

• Highly established attention to Safe work practices
• Australian-recognised Trade Certificate with post-trade experience
• Experience with Light and Heavy plant and equipment, hydraulic systems, and basic automotive electrical skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to document and maintain traceability on all works undertaken
• Experience working with and maintaining the following types of equipment;
• Diesel EWP’S up to 135ft,
• Buses,
• Tilt Tray’s,
• Excavator,
• Skid Steer Loader,
• Scissor Lifts,
• Light Trucks,
• Light Vehicles
• Generators up to 132KVA

The successful candidate will have:

• High-risk work License (with WP class)(desirable)
• Current Unrestricted Driver’s License
• White / Blue Construction Card

ABOUT PHE GROUP & PHE MINING

PHE Group is an electrical and instrumentation contractor with five specialist divisions and more than 50 years’ experience. From design and installation to commissioning, shutdowns and logistics, we deliver projects that last.

With branches and projects across Australia’s key mining regions, we’re trusted to deliver where it matters most.

With PHE Mining, our people contribute to projects that are central to Australia’s energy transition and the sustainable supply of critical minerals. Whether at the beginning of their careers or building on decades of experience, they are supported to learn, grow, and succeed.

PHE Mining were recently recognised at both State and National levels. At the 2025 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards, we secured honours across the Industrial Large ($2M–$20M) and Industrial X-Large ($20M+) categories for BHP’s CarrapateenaHydrofloatand Underground Crusher 2.0projectsrespectively. We also receivedthe Perpetual Award – the judges’ highest accolade,reserved for the project they consider the standout submission across all categories–recognising excellence in safety, quality,innovationand culture.

This success was followed by national recognition at the 2025 NECA National Excellence Awards, where PHE Group received the Industrial X-Large Project ($20M+) award for the Carrapateena Underground Crusher 2.0 project, and a Certificate of Commendation – Industrial Large ($2M–$20M) for the CarrapateenaHydrofloatproject. These achievements highlight the calibre of our people and affirm the standards that guide our work across every division of PHE Group.

Come bea part of that success. Joinan award-winning team – and take your place in delivering projects that are shaping the future ofAustralia’se evolvingsectorsand the electrical industry.

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

Applying for a role at PHE Group? Our website provides step-by-step instructions on your pathway into the business – including checklists to guide you in preparing for the interview process. See our website: www.phe.net.au/careers/recruitment-process

We seek people who bring both capability and alignment with our values. To support this, our recruitment process includes a range of checks to confirm suitability for the role and workplace. These may include police and background clearances, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, right-to-work verification, reference checks, and other due diligence measures.

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

At PHE Group, diversity is core to how we build strong teams and deliver complex projects. Our workforce reflects the reality of a modern Australia – bringing together people across gender, culture, age, ability, career pathways, and global experience. This mix of perspectives leads to sharper thinking, stronger collaboration, and more resilient outcomes for our clients.

This commitment wasrecognisedat the 2025 NECA Excellence Awards, where PHE Group was recognised with the Leaders in Diversity(Business)award at bothQueenslandand National levels. These honours speak to the breadth of our approach – expanding participation for women in trade pathways, creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous engagement, welcoming global capability and embedding inclusive practices across our organisation.

We arean Equal Opportunity employer who arecommitted to providing a recruitment process that is fair,equitable, and accessible. If you require adjustments to support your application, we encourage you to reach out so we can ensure the process works for you.