Mechanical Fitter

4 weeks ago

Perth, Australia Essential HR Full-time

11th August, 2026

Great Team Culture  -  Have your weekends to yourself  -  Build Quality Equipment

The Role
We are seeking an experienced, trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established Perth engineering business. This is a workshop-based role offering Monday to Friday dayshift, no FIFO and plenty of variety. You'll work on custom-built truck bodies and heavy equipment used across the mining, drilling and transport industries.
  
The role involves:

  • Fitting, assembling and installing custom truck bodies, including tilt trays, crane trucks and drill rigs
  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
  • Carrying out routine inspections, servicing and maintenance on mining support equipment
  • Performing rebuilds, repairs and modifications to heavy vehicles and equipment
  • Working closely with boilermakers, tradespeople and supervisors
  • Commissioning, testing and completing final fit-out of bespoke equipment
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings
  • Maintaining a high standard of workmanship, quality and safety
About You
We're looking for someone who:
  • Holds an Australian-recognised mechanical trade qualification: Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering – Mobile Plant Technology or Engineering Tradesperson – Mechanical or Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Road Transport
  • Has experience within heavy industry, mining, drilling, transport, manufacturing or a similar environment
  • Has strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills
  • Can confidently read and interpret technical drawings
  • Takes pride in producing high-quality work
  • Has a reliable, safety-focused and team-oriented approach
  • Holds a current driver's licence and has reliable transport
We'd love to hear from you if you have experience in any of these areas: 
  • Heavy vehicle diesel mechanical work
  • Fitting and assembly of truck bodies
  • Drill rig repairs, rebuilds and assembly
  • Tilt tray repairs, rebuilds and assembly
  • Road transport mechanical work
  • Mobile plant fitting or maintenance
  • Hydraulic fault finding, repairs and maintenance
  • Custom equipment builds and modifications
Why You'll Want This Job
  • Monday to Friday dayshift – enjoy your evenings and weekends
  • No FIFO – work locally in Canning Vale
  • Modern, well-equipped workshop with the right tools
  • Interesting, hands-on work across custom truck bodies, drill rigs, tilt trays and mining support equipment
  • Variety across new builds, rebuilds, repairs, commissioning and custom projects
  • Friendly, down-to-earth team with a great culture
  • Stable, ongoing work with an established engineering business
Apply
If you're an experienced fitter, heavy vehicle mechanic or mobile plant tradesperson looking to move away from FIFO and into a varied workshop role where you can work on quality custom equipment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply by submitting your resume outlining your relevant experience.