Looking for a long-term opportunity with a well-established, family-owned business?
Our client has been delivering bulk earthworks and industrial site development projects across South East Queensland for more than 50 years. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter to join their Ipswich-based workshop team.
Working alongside a close-knit and experienced team, you'll play a key role in maintaining and repairing a fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment, ensuring machinery remains secure, reliable, and ready for site.
About the Role
This is a hands-on workshop-based position where you'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on a range of heavy mobile plant, including:
- Dozers
- Graders
- Excavators
- Moxy Trucks
You'll also utilise workshop machining equipment, including lathes and milling machines, to manufacture or repair components as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- Trade qualification (Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Diesel Fitting or equivalent)
- Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy diesel equipment
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, drivetrains and mechanical systems
- Experience working on CAT mobile plant, particularly D6, D7, D8, 730, 740, 615 and 623 models (highly regarded)
- Experience operating machining equipment such as lathes and milling machines
- Your own tools
- HR Truck Licence (desirable)
- Strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively within a team
What's on Offer?
- Permanent full-time position
- Competitive hourly rate up to $60.00 per hour + super, negotiable based on experience
- Overtime opportunities available
- Secure, long-term employment with a respected family-owned business
- Ipswich-based workshop role – be home every night
- Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork
If you're looking to join a company that values its people, offers genuine long-term stability, and takes pride in delivering quality work, we'd love to hear from you. Our client is continuing to experience strong growth and is also recruiting for the following permanent opportunities:
Boilermaker/1st Class Welder https://topoffice.com.au/job/17526r/
MC Float Driver https://topoffice.com.au/job/17109r/
Apply today or contact Russell for Warren on (07) 3812 2920 3812 2920) or [0493 258 612](tel:0493 258 612) for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, email
[email protected] with any questions about the role.
📌 Diesel Fitter | Permanent Ipswich Workshop | Home Every Night!
🏢 Top Office Group
📍 Ipswich