Join a leading business working on the assembly, maintenance, and repair of specialised waste equipment.
Mechanical Fitter / Service Technician
Monday-Friday | Day Shift | $50-$60 per hour + SuperAbout the Role
We are seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters and Service Technicians to join a leading manufacturer and service provider of waste collection vehicles and compaction equipment. These roles offer a mix of workshop-based assembly, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, commissioning, and field service activities.
You will play a key role in ensuring equipment is manufactured, maintained, and serviced to the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble and fit mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and associated components.
- Install, commission, and test waste collection bodies and compaction equipment.
- Perform scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and breakdown repairs.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults.
- Conduct equipment inspections, testing, and quality checks.
- Attend customer sites to provide maintenance, repairs, and technical support when required.
- Install replacement components and carry out equipment upgrades.
- Complete service reports, maintenance records, and relevant documentation.
- Liaise with customers, production teams, engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Maintain a robust focus on workplace safety, quality workmanship, and compliance with company procedures.
About You
- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, or similar.
- Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working on heavy vehicles, waste equipment, transport equipment, construction machinery, mobile plant, or manufacturing machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Current driver's licence.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
What's on Offer
- Competitive rates of $50-$60 per hour + Super.
- Monday to Friday day shift roster.
- Secure, long-term opportunity with an industry-leading business.
- Variety of workshop and field-based work.
- Modern facilities and well-maintained equipment.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
If you're interested in this role,
[email protected] to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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📌 Mechanical Fitter / Service Technician (West Melbourne)
🏢 Hays
📍 West Melbourne