Job Description

MECHANIC – DIESEL / FITTER & MACHINIST / AUTOMOTIVE

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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 1854.

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We are seeking a trade qualified Diesel Mechanic, Fitter & Machinist or Automotive Mechanic to join our workshop team.

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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.

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About the Role

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Your duties will include:

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- Servicing and maintainingplant and equipment
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- Fault finding, diagnosis and rectification of mechanical issues
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- Preventative maintenance of our hire fleet
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- Servicing and maintaining generators, compressors and other equipment
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- Mechanical fault finding and troubleshooting
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- Preparing equipment for hire and ensuring it is safe, reliable and ready for customers
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- Loading and unloading equipment
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- Delivering and collecting equipment from customers
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- Assisting customers with equipment during deliveries and collections
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- Completion of service reports and maintenance records
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- General workshop duties
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What We Offer

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- Full-time permanent position
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- 40-hour week with a monthly flexible RDO
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- Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm
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- Family-oriented workplace with a strong focus on work-life balance
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- Stable employment with a local family-owned and operated business
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- Workshop-based role with deliveries and customer interaction
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- Variety of work across a broad range of plant and equipment
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- Friendly and supportive team setting
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- Well-equipped workshop and quality equipment
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- Long-term career opportunities
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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- Trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic, Fitter & Machinist or Automotive Mechanic
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- Current Driver's Licence
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- Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
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- Ability to work independently and manage your workload
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- Good communication and customer service skills
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- A practical, hands‐on approach to problem solving
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- Pride in your workmanship
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- Commitment to workplace health and safety
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Experience working with a variety of plant, machinery or hire equipment would be highly regarded.

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Desirable but Not Essential

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- Experience with generators, compressors or construction equipment
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- Hydraulic experience
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- Welding and fabrication experience
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- Forklift licence
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- MR Truck Licence
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Why Join Rodgers Bros Hire?

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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.

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With a history of servicing the Hunter region since 1854, Rodgers Bros has evolved with the region while maintaining the values of a local family business.

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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 secure workshop environment with a good balance between workshop duties, equipment deliveries and customer interaction.

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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.

📌 Mechanic (New South Wales)
🏢 Rodgers Bros Hire
📍 New South Wales