Workshop Mechanic — Heavy Equipment, Cairns (Top Pay)

Sherrin Rentals Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top hourly rates

iPad provided

Uniform & PPE provided

Monthly toolbox BBQ

Modern workshop

Field Service progression

Training & development

Job summary

Sherrin Rentals Pty Ltd in Cairns is seeking a Workshop Mechanic for our local branch. You will be the sole workshop mechanic, working with our Field Service Mechanic and supported by a trade-qualified Operations Manager.

Your focus is servicing and repairing equipment between hires to return machines to work-ready condition, and assisting in yard operations to prepare gear for hire.

This role offers strong training, ongoing development, and a clear pathway to Field Service with a service vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment or plant is essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong safety focus and work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair equipment between hires to ensure readiness for next use.
• Assist in yard to prepare machines for hire.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Education

Trade-qualified Mechanic

Job description

Sherrin Rentals Pty Ltd in Cairns is seeking a Workshop Mechanic for our local branch. You will be the sole workshop mechanic, working with our Field Service Mechanic and supported by a trade-qualified Operations Manager.

Your focus is servicing and repairing equipment between hires to return machines to work-ready condition, and assisting in yard operations to prepare gear for hire.

This role offers strong training, ongoing development, and a clear pathway to Field Service with a service vehicle.