Job Description
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Full-Time, Permanent | Glass House Mountains
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Competitive hourly rate + super + overtime
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Varied, hands-on work across fixed plant, mobile plant & heavy vehicles
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Your Next Role
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Join our expanding operation as an experienced Heavy Diesel / Plant Mechanic, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of fixed plant, mobile plant and NHVR-regulated heavy vehicles. This permanent, full-time role is ideal for a reliable, hands-on mechanic who takes pride in secure, high-quality work and is looking to build a long-term career with a growing business.
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Your day-to-day work will include:
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Servicing, maintaining, and repairing fixed and mobile plant
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Servicing and repairing heavy vehicles and trucks (Kenworth)
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Preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
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Mechanical fault finding and diagnostics
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Breakdown repairs
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Identifying potential mechanical issues before they result in downtime
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Maintaining equipment to a high standard of safety and reliability
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Working both independently and as part of the wider team
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Hours:
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Monday to Friday - 6:00am to 4:00pm
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One Saturday per month is required
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Consistent Saturdays optional
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About you
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Relevant mechanical trade qualification
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Experience with diesel engines, heavy vehicles and/or plant equipment
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Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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A practical, hands-on approach to preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing and breakdown repairs
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A solid understanding of workplace safety and equipment reliability
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Ability to work independently, manage priorities and contribute to the wider team
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A reliable,



professional attitude with strong attention to detail
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Current driver's licence
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Highly regarded: Heavy vehicle or truck licence, forklift licence, NHVR maintenance experience, or experience in civil, transport, quarrying or earthmoving environments
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About us
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Located in the beautiful Glass House Mountains, Bassett Barks is one of Queensland's largest producers of premium bark and growing media, supplying professional growers, landscapers, and retailers right across Australia.
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We are proud to be part of Rocky Point, a leading Australian brand in gardening and landscaping products. Together, we share a simple goal: helping people grow, whether that's supporting home gardeners or industry professionals.
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As part of the Hyne Group, a family-owned business with a long history in sustainable forestry, we bring over 60 years of combined experience to the industry. This strong backing means our people enjoy the stability of a well-established group, along with the opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation, sustainability, and growth.
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Why Bassett Barks?
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As a team member, you will enjoy benefits such as:
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Wellbeing programs - employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
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Working for a family-owned Australian business.
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A feel-good brand that genuinely cares for our people, community, and environment.
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Career growth in an expanding and progressive company who is market leader in the industry
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If you're looking for a varied role where your contribution is valued and you can build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Heavy Diesel / Plant Mechanic (Queensland)
🏢 Hyne Timber
📍 Queensland