HD Fitter

Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidiscipline civil construction company, proudly offering over 20 years' experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia's major Infrastructure, Mining and Defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks, and piping works projects. Our mission as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for our clients.

Role And Project Details
Due to continued growth and increasing scope of works, Whittens are actively recruiting for a
HD Fitter
to work on our east coast projects. As a HD Fitter your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Maintenance, service, and repair of plant, equipment, and vehicles to minimise downtime and comply with maintenance and service schedules.
• Conduct routine inspections, fault finding, and testing a variety of diesel-powered and petrol-powered equipment and light vehicles.
• Conduct plant and equipment on hire / off hire inspections and maintain equipment database.
• Complete and maintain accurate service and administrative records.
• Report any major faults or anticipated faults or breakdowns to management.

What's on offer:

• 2:1 roster
• Competitive EBA hourly rates + penalties
• Permanent contract
• Site vehicle
• Job diversity and career progression

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications as a HD Fitter or similar trade
• At least five years' experience as a HD Fitter in the construction/ mining industry
• Extensive mechanical repair experience with heavy machinery and mobile plant including Excavators, Franna Cranes, Telehandlers, EWPs, Tip Trucks, LVs, Skid Steers, and Loaders.
• Field service and repair experience
• Ability to work and seek opportunities without continuous direction from supervisor
• Effective time management and attention to detail
• Current Australia Drivers License (HR Class)
• Troubleshooting, diagnostic and preventative maintenance skills
• Must have a positive attitude with a strong safety focus

All potential candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and obtain a national police check.

Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. With a strong pipeline of future works secured, you can be assured that there are opportunities beyond the current project to build your career with us.

You will work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams, in a high-performance culture with safety being at the forefront of everything we do. You will be favourably remunerated, qualify for project completion bonuses and be eligible for cash bonuses as part the employee referral program.

Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly, and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.