Product Support Representative

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Maintained Company Vehicle

Bi-annual bonuses

Employee Perks Program

Parental Leave

Training & Development

Job summary

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia is seeking a customer-focused Product Support Representative to join our Tasmanian team based at the Launceston branch. You will support customers across your assigned territory, inspect machines, identify maintenance opportunities, and deliver proactive parts and service solutions.

This is a field-based role focused on building strong customer relationships, improving fleet reliability, and helping customers keep their equipment operating at its best.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in construction or mining.
• Experience with construction, earthmoving or mobile plant equipment.
• Able to travel within the designated region.
• CRM experience or familiarity with CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite machine inspections and fleet assessments.
• Identify maintenance, repair and component replacement opportunities.
• Prepare proactive parts and service quotations.
• Complete machine health inspections and detailed condition reports.
• Support service agreement opportunities and renewals.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships within your territory.
• Work with Sales, Parts and Service teams to deliver outcomes.
• Promote aftermarket solutions and value-added services.

Skills

Customer service

Travel willingness

Education

Trade qualification in Construction or Mining

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, backed by a strong reputation for quality products, reliable service, and exceptional people.

The Opportunity

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia is seeking a customer-focused Product Support Representative to join our Tasmanian team based at our Launceston branch.

Supporting customers across your assigned territory, you'll work closely with equipment owners to maximise machine performance, identify maintenance opportunities, and deliver proactive parts and service solutions. This is a field-based role focused on building strong customer relationships, improving fleet reliability, and helping customers keep their equipment operating at its best.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite machine inspections and fleet assessments
• Identify maintenance, repair and component replacement opportunities
• Prepare proactive parts and service quotations
• Complete machine health inspections and detailed condition reports by use of Company provided systems and tools
• Support service agreement opportunities and renewals
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships within your territory
• Work closely with Sales, Parts and Service teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes
• Promote Hitachi aftermarket solutions and value-added services
• Maintaining the CRM system to reflect activities performed within your region

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Intermediate to Advanced level trade qualification within the Construction and or Mining industry
• Strong working knowledge of construction, earthmoving or mobile plant equipment application
• Ability to identify and communicate maintenance and repair requirements
• Excellent relationship-building and customer service skills
• Strong organisational abilities
• Basic to Intermediate computer skills and experience using CRM systems
• Ability to work autonomously and travel throughout your designated region as required

Hitachi Benefits - What's On Offer

• Competitive Remuneration - Attractive salary package plus super and bi-annual company bonuses
• Fully Maintained Company Vehicle – Plus laptop and mobile phone
• Exclusive Employee Perks - Access to our Employee Orange Benefits Program, offering discounts on a wide range of everyday goods and services
• Career - Permanent full-time role with a globally recognised OEM, providing stability and long-term career growth
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture - Work with approachable leaders who value your ideas, encourage innovation, and support your success
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted Medibank health insurance plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Refer & Be Rewarded - Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Program when you successfully refer a friend
• Family-First Benefits - Paid parental leave policy to support you and your family during life’s important moments
• Learning & Development - OEM-led training, continuous upskilling, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the business

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.