Plant Mechanic

1 day ago

NewcastleMaitland, Australia WesTrac Full time $146,700 - $221,200 per year

WesTrac is on the lookout for a skilled and motivated Team Leader to join our General Construction Workshop in Tomago. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong a technical background and a passion for driving team performance in a dynamic workshop environment.

In this role, you will lead a team of technicians working on a diverse range of quarry and civil equipment—including excavators, graders, skid-steers, and loaders. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring high standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

As a Team Lead with WesTrac you will be responsible for;

  • Leading, supporting and helping to coordinate a team of workshop technicians to deliver outstanding results.
  • Ensuring all work is completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.
  • Fostering a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
  • Driving team performance by promoting best practices and ensuring compliance with company policies, quality assurance standards, and legal requirements.
  • Supporting fault diagnosis and assisting with repairs.


Roster and Remuneration

  • Rotating roster of 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights (Mon-Fri)
  • Day Shift: 5:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Night Shift: 3:00PM to 1:30AM
  • Annual earnings from $146,700+ | Hourly rates from $56+  | Overtime rates from $84+

*above rates are a guide, each candidate will be assessed on skills and experience

 Skills & Experience 

  • Certificate III Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology OR Cert III Mobile Plant qualification (Australian Recognised)
  • Leadership experience with the ability to build a cohesive team with a common goal 
  • Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks and organise teams 
  • Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment (desired) 
  • Strong commitment to meeting customer requirements 
  • Excellent diagnostic and repair skills and a strong commitment to service excellence  
  • Excellent attitude to your work, and dedication to safe work practice 
  • Solutions focused mindset and ability to adapt to changing requirements  
  • Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills 


Why WesTrac

At WesTrac, we're made for more. More time with family and friends, more training, more opportunities and more challenges to see you expand your skillset. In addition to joining a family of over 4000 team members, you'll get access to the below benefits to allow you to get more out of your career.

  • Competitive base hourly rate + annual remuneration review
  • Salary Packaging + Novated leases
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave (primary carer)
  • Fitness Passport for the whole family
  • Discounted Health Insurance
  • Further Education Assistance Program
  • Income protection covering you 24/7
  • Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and earn up to $3000 for each successful referral
  • Discounts with Blackwoods, Apple, JB Hi-Fi, Qantas, Travel Club and more


Apply Now

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact the Recruitment Team on and quote req 4639

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