Senior Resident Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic VE Group•Toolooa, Queensland, Australia
Gladstone, QLD
Full-time | On-site
VE Group AU is looking for a
Senior Resident Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic
to join our Gladstone team.
This is a hands-on senior role for someone who can work across both
heavy vehicles and civil plant
, including trucks, earthmoving gear and late-model machinery.
You will be based in Gladstone, with travel to Central Queensland projects and the Moura workshop when required.
This role is suited to someone who takes pride in keeping machines working, enjoys preventative maintenance and wants to be part of a strong, well-supported maintenance team.
Why Join VE Group?
Work on late-model trucks, civil plant and equipment
Strong focus on preventative maintenance, not just breakdowns
State-of-the-art workshop and quality service trucks
Functional maintenance team with strong support around you
Senior role with responsibility, trust and autonomy
Work closely with Division Managers to improve plant utilisation
Gladstone-based role with travel across Central Queensland projects
Long-term, stable work with a respected Queensland company
Team culture built on safety, pride and getting the job done properly
About the Role
In this role, you will:
Service and repair trucks, civil plant and heavy equipment
Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical faults




Attend breakdowns when required and minimise downtime
Work with Division Managers to support plant availability and utilisation
Identify defects early and help prevent repeat issues
Support operators, supervisors and the wider maintenance team
Complete work orders, inspections and maintenance records
Help guide and support other fitters when needed
Work safely and follow VE Group maintenance procedures
This is not a workshop-only role. You will work across workshop, site and field environments while still being fully supported by the wider maintenance team.
What We're Looking For
You will ideally have:
Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Plant Mechanic
Experience working on trucks, civil plant and earthmoving equipment
Robust preventative maintenance and fault-finding skills
Ability to work independently and make practical decisions
Good communication skills
A strong safety mindset
Pride in quality workmanship
Current driver's licence
White Card
MR or HR licence desirable
Our Values
At VE Group, our values guide how we work:
Honesty
– We do what we say we'll do
Endurance
– We work through challenges
Relationships
– We respect our people, clients and crews
We are looking for someone who fits our culture, takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a strong team.
VE Group AU is an equal chance employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Resident Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Tasmania)
🏢 VE Group AU
📍 Tasmania