Diesel Mechanic / Light Vehicle or Mechanical Fitter - Fulltime Immediate Start

Please note: This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Visa applications and sponsorship requests will not be considered.

Are you a trade-qualified Diesel Mechanic, Light Vehicle or Mechanical Fitter looking for stable, long-term employment with a company that invests in your growth? Kempe Engineering is seeking experienced trades people to join our dedicated maintenance team at Visy's Coolaroo Paper Mill - one of Australia's most significant recycling and packaging operations.

ABOUT KEMPE ENGINEERING

Kempe Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned industrial services company operating 16 permanent facilities nationally, embedded within our clients' operations. We work across high-growth sectors including recycling and paper, renewable energy, food and dairy, and mining.

Our commitment to ZERO Harm, Safety, Quality, and Sustainability is not just a policy - it's who we are. We offer genuine continuity of employment and structured pathways into leadership and management for those who want to grow.

THE ROLE

Being part of our mechanical team at the Visy Coolaroo facility, you will play a critical role in keeping the plant running at peak performance. Working within a focused maintenance team, you will carry out both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on heavy fixed plant - ensuring the reliability and safety of equipment essential to one of Australia's major recycling operations.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:





- Planned and preventive maintenance of conveyors, rollers, pumps, and ancillary plant equipment
- Fault-finding and diagnosis of mechanical failures with minimal downtime
- Corrective repairs and quality component replacement to manufacturer standards
- Accurate completion of work orders, maintenance records, and safety documentation
- Active participation in toolbox talks, pre-start checks, and HSE initiatives
- Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support production goals

WHAT YOU BRING

- Australian-recognised trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle or Mechanical Fitting
- Minimum 2 years' post-trade with experience in an industrial workplace
- Demonstrated understanding of HSE obligations and safe work practices
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals
- Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, methodical approach to fault diagnosis
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment

Highly Regarded

- Experience in paper, pulp, or recycling industry environments
- Heavy fixed plant installation and maintenance background
- EWP, Working at Heights, and Confined Space certificates (or willingness to obtain)
- Exposure to conveyor systems, industrial pumps, and high-speed rotating equipment

WHAT WE OFFER

- Day shift only - work-life balance
- Structured career development pathways
- Supportive, safety-first team culture
- National network with long-term stability
- Leadership opportunities as you grow

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📌 Diesel Mechanic / Light Vehicle or Mechanical Fitter - Fulltime Immediate Start (Hume City)
🏢 Kempe Engineering
📍 Hume City