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Keep Queensland Moving. Power Australia's Largest Sugar Industry.
Are you a qualified Diesel Fitter looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and the opportunity to work on a unique fleet of heavy equipment and locomotives?
Wilmar Sugar & Renewables
is seeking a skilled and motivated
Heavy Diesel Mechanical Fitter
to join our Mobile Services team at
Proserpine Mill
in the beautiful Whitsunday Region.
About The Role
As a Heavy Diesel Mechanical Fitter, you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting our fleet of locomotives, mobile plant, and associated equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations. Working within a highly skilled maintenance team, you'll have the opportunity to apply your trade across a wide range of equipment while developing new skills in a unique industrial setting.
Employment Conditions
Permanent full-time position
Crushing Season (June to December): Night shift roster
Maintenance Season (January to May): Day work roster
Competitive remuneration and conditions
Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
About You
You are a trade-qualified Diesel Fitter who takes pride in quality workmanship, values safety, and enjoys solving mechanical problems.
Essential Requirements
Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Diesel Fitter) or equivalent trade qualification
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology will also be considered
Demonstrated experience servicing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and heavy mobile equipment
Strong commitment to workplace safety
Ability to work effectively within a team environment




Highly Regarded Skills & Licences
While not essential, experience or licences in the following areas will be advantageous:
Hydraulics
Forklift Licence
Dogging Licence
Overhead Crane Licence
Confined Space Entry
Working at Heights
Construction White Card
Welding and fabrication experience
Don't meet every requirement? We value attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Training and development opportunities are available for the right candidate.
Why Choose Proserpine?
Imagine finishing work and being just minutes from some of Australia's best fishing, boating, and outdoor adventures. Located in the spectacular
Whitsunday Region
, Proserpine offers an enviable lifestyle with easy access to Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Enjoy:
A relaxed regional lifestyle without the long city commutes
Affordable living and a strong sense of community
Excellent fishing, boating, camping, and outdoor recreation opportunities
Quality schools, healthcare, sporting facilities, and local amenities
The perfect balance of career prospect and lifestyle
Whether you're looking for a sea change, a better work-life balance, or a place to establish long-term roots,



Proserpine offers an exceptional lifestyle backed by stable employment with one of Australia's leading agribusiness companies.
Live where others holiday. Build a career where your skills matter.
Why Join Wilmar?
At Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, our people are at the heart of what we do. When you join us, you'll become part of an organisation that values safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
Permanent employment with long-term career opportunities
Competitive wages and conditions
Additional Leave And Superannuation Benefits
Employee discounts through our corporate partners
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A supportive and safety-focused team culture
The opportunity to work on unique railway and heavy mobile plant assets
A role within one of Australia's largest and most diverse agribusiness and renewable energy businesses
About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables
Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar and one of the world's leading sugar producers. We operate eight sugar mills across Queensland, employ more than 2,000 people during the crushing season, and are a major producer of renewable electricity, bioethanol, sustainable fertilisers, and stockfeed products. Our operations span sugar manufacturing, renewable energy generation, bioethanol production, agriculture, transport, and logistics, creating diverse and rewarding career opportunities for skilled tradespeople.
Join an industry unlike any other and help power Australia's sugar and renewable energy future.
Business unit Non seasonal
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📌 Heavy Diesel Mechanical Fitter (Proserpine)
🏢 Wilmar Sugar Australia
📍 Proserpine