Company Overview…

Hire Australia has recently expanded into our second location, Mount Gambier.

Hire Australia is a commercial equipment hire business located in Warrnambool, Victoria & Mount Gambier, SA. We supply mobile plant across Western Victoria, SE South Australia and other parts of Australia.

While we may have a big sounding name, we are a local, family run business that focusses on our amazing customers and our wonderful staff.

We are a small team of enthusiastic people that take pride in our service and customer support.

A brief history...

Our business roots started back in 2009, when we started as a forklift and machinery repair business. As the business grew over time, it expanded into general hire of construction equipment. In 2017 there was a distinct change, resulting in a new name and a sole focus on equipment hire. Since then, the business has grown to over 400 pieces of hire equipment, which spans Telehandlers, Traffic lights, Vehicles, Access, Excavators, Compaction, Generators and lots more in between.

The Role…

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Plant Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing all types of mobile plant. Including, but not limited to Excavators, Skid Steer Loaders, Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Traffic Lights, Air Compressors and lots of other plant and machinery.

Key Responsibilities…

- Complete maintenance, repairs and servicing on various types of mobile plant in our workshop and on site.

- In conjunction with the Branch Manager, maintain a preventative maintenance program for all plant.





- Document all planned and unplanned servicing, repairs and breakdowns utilising the maintenance planner.

- Carry out pre hire duties/washing of plant.

- The opportunity for occasional truck driving.

- We really like our employees and don't want anyone to get hurt! So working safely is a must.

Must haves…

- The right attitude! We love people that care about their work.

- Qualified mechanic with experience in mobile plant.

- Excellent diagnostic skills.

- Manual drivers licence.

- Good communication and time management skills.

- Attention to detail.

- Be able to work independently both on and off site and as part of a team.

- Forklift licence

Would love, but not a deal breaker…

- Plant licences.

- Truck licence.

- White card.

- Welding experience.

- Hydraulic experience.

Something that is a deal breaker...

· If you've ever said, "that's not my job", sorry but you are not for us :)

What you get…

- Above award wages.

- A fully maintained service vehicle that you get to take home.

- The option of flexible work arrangements - We are a family oriented business.

- All tools supplied or bring your own.

- Phone and uniforms supplied.

- Minimal weekend work!

- A cruisy and enjoyable place to come to work each day - Seriously!

What to do now…

· Apply!

· Please apply through Seek only.

Want to know a little more? Give Matt a call to discuss – 0438 693 ***

Hire Australia is an equal prospect employer. We care about the person, not all the other stuff!

📌 Plant Mechanic (Mount Gambier)
🏢 Hire Australia
📍 Mount Gambier