Job Description

Job Posting Date: 6 Jul 2026 Company: Coates Position Type: Permanent Full Time

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Here's how you'll be a part of our team:

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- Attractive hourly rates + overtime penalty rates
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- Monday to Friday roster with 7.6 hours worked between 7:00am and 5:00pm
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- Permanent full-time position
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- Stable, workshop and branch-based role with a supportive and close-knit team workplace
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- Modern workshop environment with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and quality workmanship
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- Exciting pipeline of upcoming projects and operational activity across the region, providing variety and ongoing opportunities within the role
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- Flexible working options available—let's discuss what works best for you
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- Flexible working arrangements supported within operational requirements
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Based at the Coates Cambridge branch, you'll play a key role in keeping our hire fleet safe, reliable and ready for customers. This is a hands‐on mechanical role suited to someone who enjoys variety, teamwork and taking pride in maintaining high‐performing equipment.

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What you'll be doing day to day:

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Your typical day will focus on:

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- Performing preventative maintenance, servicing and overhauls on a wide range of hire equipment
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- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults efficiently and safely
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- Completing and maintaining accurate service and repair records
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- Working proactively to minimise operational downtime
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- Ensuring all work complies with Coates safety and quality standards
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- Close collaboration with operations,



service and customer‐facing teams to support equipment availability and a high level of customer satisfaction
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What you'll get in return:

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As a member of the Coates team, you'll enjoy a range of perks and benefits, including:

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- Ongoing training, upskilling and development to ensure you are fully equipped to succeed in your role
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- Flexible working options available—let's discuss what works best for you
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- Access to our employee discounts and benefits program
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- Purchased additional leave program
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- Employee discounts on equipment hire
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- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
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What you'll bring to the role:

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- Relevant trade qualifications ([e.g. Mechanical, Diesel, Plant Mechanic])
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- Petrol and diesel engines
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- Hydraulics and pneumatics
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- Basic electrical fault finding
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- Current Driver's Licence (MR or HR preferred)
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- Forklift and EWP tickets (beneficial, not essential)
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- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic and preventative maintenance skills
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- A safety‐first mindset and a commitment to quality work
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Looking for more reasons to join Coates?

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At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.

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Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.

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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

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Coates. Equipped for you.

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