Our client is an established construction and engineering business is seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter / Heavy Plant Mechanic to join its team based in Redbank, Brisbane.

This is a hands-on position maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of construction and heavy plant equipment. The successful candidate will work across both workshop maintenance and field breakdowns, with a company vehicle supplied for breakdown and site work.

The Role

You will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of construction and heavy plant equipment, including:

- Cranes
- Piling rigs
- Excavators
- Heavy construction equipment
- Mobile plant and associated machinery

Your duties will include:

- Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
- Breakdown diagnosis and repairs
- Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault finding
- Field-service and onsite breakdown work
- Equipment inspections
- Component repairs and replacement
- Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records
- Ensuring equipment is operating safely and reliably
- Working independently when attending breakdowns and site call-outs

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident working autonomously and has strong practical experience maintaining heavy plant or construction equipment.

Ideally, you will have:

- Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Heavy Plant Mechanic, Mobile Plant Mechanic or equivalent




- Previous experience maintaining heavy construction or mobile plant equipment
- Experience with excavators, cranes, piling rigs, earthmoving equipment or similar machinery
- Strong mechanical and hydraulic diagnostic skills
- Experience completing breakdown and field-service repairs
- Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs with minimal supervision
- Current Australian driver's licence
- Strong commitment to safety
- Reliable, practical and hands-on approach

Experience working with equipment from manufacturers such as CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr, Tadano, Grove, Franna, Terex or similar will be highly regarded.

What's On Offer

- Market-competitive salary, depending on experience
- Full-time, ongoing position
- Redbank-based workshop
- Company vehicle supplied for breakdown and field-service work
- Variety of workshop and onsite work
- Work across specialised construction and heavy plant equipment
- Long-term opportunity with an established construction business
- Immediate start available for the right person

Visa Applicants

Candidates currently in Australia requiring employer sponsorship transfer for a Subclass 482 VISA may be considered, subject to qualifications, relevant experience and visa eligibility.

Applicants must have suitable experience working on heavy plant, construction equipment or similar machinery.

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🏢 Diligent Group
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