Diesel Fitter

Company :

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

About the Role

Whether you're kicking off your career or looking to take the next big step, we offer opportunities for our team to start something BIG (along with some seriously good perks).

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Diesel Fitter to join our Newmont, Tanami Site Support team on a 12 month fixed-term FIFO position (likely to be extended), working on a new growing fleet of underground machines that include; CAT AD63's, R2900G and state of the art R2900XE LHD's and variety of ancillary equipment.

This is a 7:7 alternating FIFO position, flying out of either Brisbane, Darwin, or Alice Springs.

As a Site Support Diesel Fitter, your responsibilities will include:

• Warranty repair & maintenance of CAT & Elphinstone machinery in a safe, efficient & professional manner.
• Diagnostic troubleshooting assessments of reported faults
• Quality condition/failure reporting
• Complete warranty processes and reporting
• Assist customer in maximizing machine production and efficiency.
• Provide customer support and demonstrate product knowledge.

Why Hastings Deering?

At Hastings Deering our people are our heart—it's as simple as that.

When you start something big with Hastings Deering, you'll have access to:

• A competitive hourly rate and competency-based pay increases
• $25,000 project allowance
• Employee discounts, rewards, and incentive programs.
• Income protection insurance
• A balanced work schedule with rosters tailored to you
• Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our EAP, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development specific to your role.
• A supportive, diverse, and inclusive team spread across Australia and internationally.

About You:

You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• Trade Qualification – Certificate III Engineering (Diesel Fitting) is essential
• Previous experience on CAT machinery & CAT diagnostic systems will be desirable
• Strong computer skills
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work within a team and unsupervised
• Committed to a No Harm Environment
• A continuous Improvement commitment and positive attitude
• A proficient & motivated work ethic
• Motivated, punctual & positive attitude

About Hastings Deering

Hastings Deering is one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.