Plant Mechanic - Drills

WesTrac; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mining solutions is seeking a Drill Fitter to enhance the team's operational efficiency. You will engage in the maintenance and optimization of Caterpillar blast hole drills while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have a Heavy Diesel trade qualification and previous mining experience. Benefits include financial perks, wellness discounts, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Income Protection Insurance

Training & flexibility through the WesTrac Institute

Emergency Services Leave

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Previous field service or mine site experience.
• Willingness to travel to various mine sites.
• OEM or dealership experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drill preventative maintenance schedules.
• Maximise operation and product reliability of the fleet.
• Develop technical reports and implement product training strategies.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication

Experience with surface blast hole drill rigs

Education

Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant Mechanic Trade certificate

Job description

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As a Drill Fitter, you will work with a highly supportive team and report directly to the Drills Supervisor.

The Drill Service business unit offers product-specific career pathways, from building basic product knowledge to becoming a Product Support Advisor or a Field Service Specialist for Blast Hole Drills and Hydraulic Mining Shovels.

Location: FIFO

Roster Options: 8 days on, 6 off OR 14 days on, 7 days off OR 14 days on, 14 days off. 12.5 hours (including 30-minute meal break) - DAY SHIFTS ONLY

What you'll do:

• Proactively assist with drill preventative maintenance schedules, collaborating with maintenance teams to plan work scopes and troubleshoot issues.
• Maximise operation and product reliability of the fleet of Caterpillar blast hole drills.
• Develop technical reports and implement product instruction/training strategies to enhance drill product knowledge across the team.
• Increase the performance, reliability, and availability of designated drills.

Skills & Experience:

• Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant Mechanic Trade certificate.
• Previous field service or mine site experience.
• Technical aptitude and experience with surface blast hole drill rigs.
• Willingness to travel to various mine sites.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to build and maintain successful relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to safe work practices.
• OEM or dealership experience is advantageous.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Financial Benefits: Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance, and over 600 retail discounts (e.g., Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS, Crown).
• Health & Wellness: Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport for gym access nationwide, and EAP support for you and your family.
• Culture & Career: Recognition programs (Made for More awards), internal career progression, and training & flexibility through the WesTrac Institute.
• Referral & Spend: Opportunity to earn up to $5000 for successful role referrals.
• Additional Perks: Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave, and Employee Share Purchase Plan.

About WesTrac & Our Commitment:

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorized Caterpillar equipment dealers, offering a broad range of mining and construction equipment and solutions.

We encourage First Nations people, females, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds to apply. WesTrac is a WORK180 endorsed employer.