MECHANIC – DIESEL / FITTER & MACHINIST / AUTOMOTIVE
Rodgers Bros Hire is a family-owned equipment hire business servicing the construction, industrial and residential sectors throughout the Hunter region. Based in Wallsend, Newcastle, we have been servicing the Hunter region since ****.
We are seeking a trade qualified Diesel Mechanic, Fitter & Machinist or Automotive Mechanic to join our workshop team.
This is a hands‐on role offering a variety of work primarily based in our workshop, maintaining and servicing a diverse fleet of hire equipment. The role also involves equipment deliveries and customer interaction, making it a position that offers plenty of variety rather than the same work every day.
About the Role
Your duties will include:
Servicing and maintainingplant and equipment
Fault finding, diagnosis and rectification of mechanical issues
Preventative maintenance of our hire fleet
Servicing and maintaining generators, compressors and other equipment
Mechanical fault finding and troubleshooting
Preparing equipment for hire and ensuring it is safe, reliable and ready for customers
Loading and unloading equipment
Delivering and collecting equipment from customers
Assisting customers with equipment during deliveries and collections
Completion of service reports and maintenance records
General workshop duties
What We Offer
Full-time permanent position
40-hour week with a monthly flexible RDO
Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm
Family-oriented workplace with a strong focus on work-life balance
Stable employment with a local family-owned and operated business
Workshop-based role with deliveries and customer interaction
Variety of work across a broad range of plant and equipment
Friendly and supportive team environment
Well-equipped workshop and quality equipment




Long-term career opportunities
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic, Fitter & Machinist or Automotive Mechanic
Current Driver's Licence
Solid mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and manage your workload
Good communication and customer service skills
A practical, hands‐on approach to problem solving
Pride in your workmanship
Commitment to workplace health and safety
Experience working with a variety of plant, machinery or hire equipment would be highly regarded.
Desirable but Not Essential
Experience with generators, compressors or construction equipment
Hydraulic experience
Welding and fabrication experience
Forklift licence
MR Truck Licence
Why Join Rodgers Bros Hire?
At Rodgers Bros Hire, we value quality workmanship, practical problem‐solving and excellent customer service. You'll become part of a close‐knit, family‐oriented team where your skills are appreciated and your contribution makes a real difference.
With a history of servicing the Hunter region since ****, Rodgers Bros has evolved with the region while maintaining the values of a local family business.
Unlike many mechanical roles, this position offers a broad range of work across generators, compressors, plant, machinery and other hire equipment. You'll have the opportunity to develop your mechanical diagnostic and fault‐finding skills while working in a stable workshop environment with a good balance between workshop duties, equipment deliveries and customer interaction.
If you're looking for a long‐term position with a local business that values its employees, offers genuine work‐life balance and provides varied and interesting work, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Mechanic (New South Wales)
🏢 Rodgers Bros Hire
📍 New South Wales