Serviceman

Shadforth; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work–life balance

Generous leave arrangements

Overtime pay and loadings

Daily travel allowances

Paid developmental training

Job summary

Shadforth is seeking a dedicated Serviceman to join our team across projects in Brisbane and the Gold Coast Regions. You will maintain our fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment with a hands-on approach, emphasising safety and teamwork.

Based in Queensland's leading civil construction environment, your role ensures reliable machines on site, supports Diesel Fitters, and contributes to safe site operations while benefiting from a stable Monday–Friday schedule and a culture that values its people.

Qualifications

• Previous servicing or mechanical support experience in earthmoving or civil machinery.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform demanding tasks.
• Ability to monitor equipment condition and report leaks, with stocked fluids.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and site compliance.
• Team-focused mindset with good communication skills.
• Proactive and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing of plant and equipment across project sites.
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance and minor repairs.
• Monitor machinery condition and report faults or leaks.
• Maintain fluids and ensure oil, grease, and fuel stocks are adequate.
• Keep service vehicle clean and stocked.
• Support Diesel Fitters on-site when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Shadforth is currently seeking a dedicated and hands‑on Serviceman to join our team working across projects in Brisbane and the Gold Coast Regions.

As part of the one of Queensland's leading Civil Construction companies, you'll play a critical role in maintaining our extensive fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and teamwork to join a company that values its people and their contribution to every project.

Shadforth is currently seeking a dedicated and hands‑on Serviceman to join our team working across projects in Brisbane and the Gold Coast Regions.

As part of the one of Queensland's leading Civil Construction companies, you'll play a critical role in maintaining our extensive fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and teamwork to join a company that values its people and their contribution to every project.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled servicing of plant and equipment across various project sites
• perform basic mechanical maintenance and minor repairs
• Monitor machinery condition, identify and report any mechanical faults or leaks
• Maintain correct fluids (fuel, oil, grease) for optimal machine performance
• Manage the cleanliness and stock levels of the service vehicle
• support Diesel Fitters on‑site with tasks when needed

What you'll need:

• Previous experience in a similar servicing or mechanical support role (earthmoving or civil machinery experience preferred)
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform physically demanding tasks
• Ability to monitor plant and equipment condition, identify & report oil and fuel leaks, whilst ensuring oil, grease and fuel are stocked
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and site compliance
• Team‑focused mindset with good communication skills
• A proactive and reliable work ethic

What We Offer

• Work–life balancewith consistent Monday–Friday site hours
• Generous leave arrangements,our RDO structure allows casual employees to accrue paid time off.
• Enhanced earning potentialthrough overtime rates, with increased loadings for extended hours and Saturday work
• Daily travel allowances applyto eligible site-based employees
• Additional skill-based rewardsand paid developmental training
• A culture that promotessafety, growth, wellbeing, and career progressionacross all levels of the business

About Us:

Shadforth are one of Queensland’s largest family‑owned civil construction companies originating on the Sunshine Coast over 50 years ago. We have a strong presence across Queensland and Northern New South Wales where we have developed an outstanding reputation working across many sectors including residential and commercial subdivisions and major civil infrastructure, including roads and bridges.

If you're ready to build a rewarding career with one of Queensland’s leading civil contractors, we want to hear from you,