Accessory Fitter / Lubrication Systems Installer

Work on quality gear. Learn specialist skills. Build a career. ? Yatala / Brisbane / Gold Coast – Field Service across SE QLD

FERHM Heavy Maintenance is seeking an experienced Accessory Fitter / Mechanical Installer to join our growing team.

This is a hands-on role working predominantly on earthmoving equipment, heavy vehicles and mobile plant, installing and servicing Lubecore Automatic Grease Systems, hydraulic accessories and other specialist equipment.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in clean, professional installations, can think mechanically and wants the opportunity to develop into a highly skilled specialist within a growing heavy-equipment business.

About the role

You’ll be employed by FERHM Heavy Maintenance and work alongside our mechanical, fabrication and field-service team. Your day-to-day work will include:

- Installing Lubecore Automatic Grease and Lubrication Systems on earthmoving equipment, trucks and mobile plant
- Installing pumps, injectors, metering devices, grease lines, brackets, protection and associated components
- Measuring, cutting, routing and adapting materials to achieve neat, professional installations
- Manufacturing CAT hydraulic hose assemblies to OEM specifications
- Carrying out servicing, fault finding and repairs on existing automatic lubrication systems
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, installation manuals and specifications
- Using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment safely and correctly
- Inspecting completed installations to ensure they meet FERHM, Lubecore and manufacturer standards
- Troubleshooting installation and system issues and developing practical solutions
- Preparing machines and vehicles correctly before installation
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area and field-service vehicle
- Recording work completed, materials used and relevant job information
- Communicating professionally with customers, supervisors and other trades
- Taking ownership of your jobs from start to finish





The position will involve a combination of workshop and field-based work throughout South East Queensland.

What we're looking for

Ideally, you'll have experience as an:

- Accessory Fitter
- Automatic Grease System Installer
- Mechanical Fitter
- Automotive or Heavy Vehicle Accessory Installer
- Mechanical Technician
- Field Service Technician

Previous experience installing Automatic Grease Systems on trucks or earthmoving equipment is highly regarded, particularly systems from Lubecore, Lincoln, Groeneveld, SKF, Graco or similar manufacturers.

We’re also looking for

- Strong mechanical aptitude
- A minimum of approximately 1–2 years' relevant fitting or installation experience
- Pride in producing clean, tidy and professional work
- Confidence working around heavy vehicles and earthmoving machinery
- Ability to fabricate simple brackets and adapt installations where required
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read technical drawings and installation instructions
- Competence with hand and power tools
- Strong attention to detail
- Understanding of workshop and field-service safety requirements
- Reliability, punctuality and a professional attitude
- Ability to work independently without being micromanaged
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Physical fitness suitable for hands-on mechanical work
- A current C Class driver's licence
- Full legal right to work in Australia

Relevant trade qualifications are an advantage, but practical experience, mechanical ability and quality of workmanship are equally important to us.

The opportunity

This isn't intended to be a dead-end fitting position. FERHM is a young and growing heavy-maintenance business, and we want someone who can grow with it.

You’ll receive training across





- Lubecore Automatic Lubrication Systems
- Heavy vehicle and earthmoving installations
- Grease-system diagnostics and fault finding
- Hydraulic hose manufacture
- CAT hose standards and procedures
- Specialist accessory installation
- Field-service operations

As FERHM continues to expand, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility and become a key member of our lubrication systems, hydraulics and specialist installation division. For the right person, there is also the chance to undertake CAT OEM training and further technical development.

What we provide

- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Late-model utility or van set up for field service
- Quality tools and equipment supplied
- Phone and fuel allowances where applicable
- Lubecore product and technical training
- CAT hydraulic hose training
- CAT OEM training opportunities for the right person
- Variety across trucks, earthmoving equipment and mobile plant
- Workshop and field-based work
- Autonomy and trust to do your job properly
- Genuine career progression as the business grows
- Support from an experienced mechanical and heavy-equipment team

Why FERHM?

FERHM Heavy Maintenance operates across the earthmoving, mining, quarrying, transport and heavy-equipment industries. We provide mechanical field service, repairs, fabrication, hydraulic hose solutions and specialist equipment installations to customers throughout South East Queensland.

We're practical, hands-on and focused on doing quality work.

As a growing business, we can offer something larger organisations often can't — the opportunity to come in early, develop specialist skills, take ownership and grow with the company.

No unnecessary hierarchy. No egos. No fluff.

Just good people, quality equipment and the expectation that when a job leaves our hands, it's been done properly.

If you're mechanically minded, take pride in your workmanship and want to build specialist skills that make you more valuable in the heavy-equipment industry, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now to join FERHM Heavy Maintenance.

📌 Accessory Fitter - Grease systems & Hydraulics (Yatala)
🏢 FERHM
📍 Yatala