Location: Tomago, NSW, AU

About The Role

In this leadership role, you’ll work across a wide range of civil & small construction CAT equipment, including:

Skid steers
Mini excavators (CAT 301.5 and up)
Compact loaders

Small construction & civil machinery

The job is a mix of 50% hands‑on mechanical work and 50% computer‑based tasks, including diagnostics, work orders, job planning and team coordination. You will make sure every machine is repaired, serviced and returned to customers at the highest standard.

Roster & Pay

2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights rotating roster (Mon–Fri)
Days: 05:30am–16:00pm
Nights: 15:00pm–1:30am

OTE from $148k (rates pending skills and experience)

What You’ll Do

Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of skilled technicians.
Maintain high standards of safety, quality, efficiency & customer service.
Support advanced fault diagnosis and hands‑on repair work.
Drive team performance through best practice and compliance.

Champion a clean, safe and productive workshop workplace.

Benefits





Strong job security with long‑term career pathways into diagnostics, specialist roles, and field service.
Flexitime options + additional leave purchase options.

Fitness Passport (family included).

CAT tool discounts & retail /perks
12 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer).
Income protection (24/7 coverage).
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
"Refer a Mate" bonus – earn up to $3,000 for EACH referral!

Employee wellness, retail, and travel discounts.

Qualifications

Cert III Mobile Plant or Cert III Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Tech
Proven leadership capability (formal or informal)
Strong diagnostic and repair experience
Experience with CAT machinery (advantageous)

Safety‑first mindset and strong communication skills

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre‑Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.

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