Plant Mechanic - Machine Rebuilds

WesTrac; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment dealer in Welshpool is seeking a dedicated Plant Mechanic for machine rebuilds. The role involves working on heavy earthmoving equipment such as Caterpillar Dozers and Loaders. Ideal candidates will possess a trade qualification and knowledge of Caterpillar products. This position may require night shifts and extra hours to meet business needs, offering great benefits including financial support and wellness programs.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Access to multiple gyms through Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanic Trade Qualification required.
• Caterpillar product knowledge is essential, especially component change out experience.
• Ability to work night shifts and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Complete rebuilds and component change outs on Caterpillar heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Work on D10 and D11 Dozers, 992 Wheel Loaders, and Off Highway Trucks.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanic Trade Qualification

Caterpillar product knowledge

Dedication to a safe working environment

Ability to work within a team

Job description

Your new role as the Plant Mechanic for Machine Rebuilds will be reporting to the Workshop Supervisor.

About Welshpool

The Mining Rebuilds workshop at Welshpool, WA, offers cost-effective rebuilds and repairs for Caterpillar equipment. We specialise in certified rebuilds, powertrain components, and custom solutions, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.

Location: Welshpool

Roster -7Days, 7Off, 7Nights, 7Off, 12.5hrs Inclusive of a 30min unpaid meal break OR 5days on, 2 off (2 weeks of days, 1 week of nights)

What you'll do:

• You will be part of a team to complete rebuilds and component change outs on Caterpillar heavy earthmoving equipment
• You will work on a variety of equipment which includes D10 and D11 Dozers, 992 Wheel Loaders, 24M Graders and a wide range of models of Off Highway Trucks (777F – 793F)

Skills & Experience:

• Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanic Trade Qualification
• Caterpillar product knowledge, ideally component change out experience
• Experience with Caterpillar Systems (ET, SIS, VIMS) desirable
• Dedication to a safe working environment and quality work for our customers
• Ability to work night shifts, additional hours and weekends/extra days as required to support the team
• Ability to work within a team & autonomously

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• FinancialBenefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac we understand that identity is an intersection of many factors. First Nations people, females, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. WORK180 endorsed employer.