Job Description

About the Opportunity n

In this leadership role, you’ll work across a wide range of civil & small construction CAT equipment , including:

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- Skid steers
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- Mini excavators (CAT 301.5 and up)
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- Compact loaders
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- Small construction & civil machinery
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The job is a mix of 50% hands‑on mechanical work and 50% computer‑based tasks , including diagnostics, work orders, job planning and team coordination.

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You will make sure every machine is repaired, serviced and returned to customers at the highest standard.

Roster & Pay n

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- 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights rotating roster (Mon–Fri)
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- Days: 05:30am–16:00pm
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- Nights: 15:00pm–1:30am
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- OTE from $148k (rates pending skills and experience)
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What You’ll Do nn
- Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of skilled technicians.
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- Maintain high standards of safety, quality, efficiency & customer service.
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- Support advanced fault diagnosis and hands‑on repair work.
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- Drive team performance through best practice and compliance.
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- Champion a clean, protected and productive workshop environment.
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Why Join WesTrac? nn
- Strong job security with long‑term career pathways into diagnostics, specialist roles, and field service.
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- Flexitime options + additional leave purchase options.
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- Fitness Passport (family included).
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- CAT tool discounts & retail /perks
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- 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer).
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- Income protection (24/7 coverage).
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- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
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- “Refer a Mate” bonus – earn up to $3,000 for EACH referral!
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- Employee wellness, retail, and travel discounts
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What You’ll Bring nn
- Cert III Mobile Plant or Cert III Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Tech
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- Proven leadership capability (formal or informal)
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- Strong diagnostic and repair experience
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- Experience with CAT machinery (advantageous)
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- Safety‑first mindset and strong communication skills
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Ready to Take the Next Step? n

If you bring strong mechanical know-how—especially with Caterpillar gear—you’ll make an immediate impact and thrive in an environment built on skill, teamwork, and industry‑leading equipment.

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Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre‑Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.

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📌 Workshop Lead (Maitland)
🏢 WesTrac Cat
📍 Maitland