Plant Mechanic - Machine Rebuilds

WesTrac; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery dealer is seeking a Plant Mechanic in Welshpool to complete rebuilds and component change outs on various Caterpillar heavy machinery. The role requires a Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanic Trade Qualification and caterpillar product knowledge. The successful candidate will work in a team environment and ensure quality and safety in all tasks. The company offers extensive benefits including financial perks, health and wellness options, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

EAP access

Fitness Passport

Training and flexibility

Qualifications

• Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanic Trade Qualification is required.
• Experience with Caterpillar systems is desirable.
• Ability to work in a safe and quality-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete rebuilds and component change outs on Caterpillar heavy equipment.
• Work on D10, D11 Dozers, and other heavy machinery.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanic Trade Qualification

Caterpillar product knowledge

Experience with Caterpillar Systems (ET, SIS, VIMS)

Teamwork and autonomy

Dedication to safety

Job description

Overview

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 - 7 Days, 7 Off, 7 Nights, 7 Off, 12.5hrs Inclusive of a 30min unpaid meal break OR 5 days 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:

• Financial Benefits – 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.