▷ [Apply in 3 Minutes] Field Service Fitter - Port Hedland

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

With strong growth in our service department, our Port Hedland branch has an exciting opportunity for a trade qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter to join our team. The key focus of this role will be to provide breakdown, service and planned maintenance support on a range of Hitachi Construction and Mining equipment.

Working a 2/1 fixed FIFO roster, you will:

- Perform onsite repairs on a wide range of Hitachi equipment
- Attend to site breakdowns within Port Hedland and surrounding areas
- Undertake diagnostic work
- Liaise with a network of customers within the territory, whilst building strong relationships
- Work with internal technical support staff to achieve successful maintenance

This permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long-term career in a global company. To be successful in this role you will:

- Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
- Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) mobile plant trade qualifications
- Have experience, knowledge and understanding of civil and mining equipment
- Have a strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously within remote areas
- Have good communication and customer service skills with the ability to build long term relationships
- Have great technical knowledge and diagnostic ability (excellent technical knowledge of Hitachi mining equipment would be highly advantageous)

Benefits

What's in it for you? We are offering:

- Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
- Competitive starting wage, 15% nightshift loading, zone allowance & the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses
- Scaled rates – starting rate $72.04/hr, potential to qualify for more based on yearly performance & training completed
- Superannuation paid on all ordinary hours up to 12 hours per rostered shift
- Minimum 12hrs paid for all work days whilst working in the Port Hedland on rostered days
- 1hr of Airport standby time & 2hrs of flight travel time paid to/from the Port Hedland
- All travel hours on site paid – airport to site, intersite, and site to camp / vice versa
- Reimbursements paid for transport to and from home to airport, or airport parking
- Laptop provided to new employees – no more paper timesheets
- 12hrs paid fatigue days whilst in the Port Hedland
- 210hr annual leave & 10 days’ personal leave per annum
- Great workplace culture – empathetic & supportive supervisors who strive for good work/life balance
- Tailored training to suit career development - inclusive of both Hitachi product specific & high-risk training – paid at full rate for 12hrs on any rostered day
- Opportunity to work on the entirety of the Hitachi range
- Exclusive staff discounts on Medibank Health Cover and Hitachi appliances, and other products & services
- In house training departments that focus on increase of technical skills with opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
- Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success. Skills matrix allowing visibility on training required available to advance and develop your career
- A permanent long term career in a growing business
- Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work while supplying you with full uniform and PPE
- Your own Fully Maintained Service Vehicle
- Full PPE and Uniform
- Continuous training and personal upskilling with access to the latest technologies

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