Plant Mechanic/Technician- BCH Burton

Northeast Auto Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Chief Hire is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic/Technician for a field-based role in Burton. You will service and repair earthmoving equipment, troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, and ensure safe, reliable operation across diverse plant and machinery around SA.

You will travel to customer sites as needed, complete service reports, and work with the team to deliver quality outcomes with safety and professionalism at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mobile Plant Technology, Plant Mechanics or Heavy Diesel.
• Experience on earthmoving equipment or mobile machinery.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to fault-find and troubleshoot independently.
• Current driver’s licence; ability to work solo or in a team.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing earthmoving and heavy plant equipment.
• Carrying out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Troubleshooting breakdowns and getting equipment back up and running efficiently.
• Inspecting machinery and identifying potential issues before major repairs.
• Travelling to customer sites to carry out repairs and servicing when required.
• Completing service reports and maintenance records.
• Working closely with the Big Chief Hire team and customers to deliver quality outcomes.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality workmanship.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Safety focus

Education

Trade qualification in Mobile Plant Technology/Heavy Diesel

Job description

Big Chief Hire in Burton is looking for a skilled Plant Mechanic / Technician to join our team in a hands‑on, field‑based role. If you enjoy working with earthmoving equipment, heavy plant and machinery and thrive on variety, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work. You’ll play a key role in keeping our equipment and customer machinery operating safely, reliably and efficiently, with the opportunity to work across a diverse range of plant and equipment throughout SA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of earthmoving and heavy plant equipment
• Carrying out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Troubleshooting breakdowns and getting equipment back up and running efficiently
• Inspecting machinery and identifying potential issues before they become major repairs
• Working on equipment including excavators, loaders, bulldozers and other mobile plant
• Completing service reports, maintenance records and repair documentation
• Travelling to customer sites to carry out repairs and servicing when required
• Working closely with the Big Chief Hire team and customers to deliver quality outcomes
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and professional workmanship

What We’re Looking For

• Trade qualification in Mobile Plant Technology, Plant Mechanics, Heavy Diesel or a similar field
• Previous experience working on earthmoving equipment, heavy plant or mobile machinery
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems
• Ability to fault-find, troubleshoot and work through problems independently
• Current driver’s licence
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• A professional and reliable approach to working with customers

Why Join Big Chief Hire?

At Big Chief Hire, we’re focused on delivering quality equipment, reliable service and practical solutions that keep our customers moving.

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where your ideas, leadership and sales results will have a direct impact. If you’re ready to take ownership of a sales function, build a high‑performing team and play a key role in growing Big Chief Hire, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Big Chief Hire, a proud member of the Northeast Auto Group, is your go‑to supplier for truck and heavy machinery hire across Australia. We provide an extensive range of hire equipment — from earthmovers to trucks — tailored to suit every project.

Whether you need wet hire with skilled operators or dry hire where you take the controls, Big Chief Hire is committed to delivering exceptional service, reliable machinery, and flexible hire solutions. You can count on us to keep your project moving.

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award‑winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Engineering and Manufacturing division, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high‑performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second‑to‑none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

Ready to make the move?

• Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre‑employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre‑Employment Medical.

Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations Northeast East Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies.

Respectfully, no agencies please.