The Company

This is a family owned South Australian civil contractor that has been operating for 40+ years in Adelaide. They deliver complex infrastructure projects for state and local government, utility providers and major private-sector clients.

The business has an experienced local team, an extensive fleet and the capability to self-perform a large portion of its work. They are well regarded for their delivery across roads, intersections, utilities and urban infrastructure, with a solid focus on quality and long-term client relationships.

What’s On Offer

- A genuinely hands-on role, with around 70% of your time spent diagnosing faults and fixing equipment
- Variety across small plant, trucks and heavy earthmoving machinery, from tools and small engines through to 40t excavators
- The opportunity to carry out repairs in-house, from replacing an excavator’s hydraulic hose to getting equipment ready for its next job
- A mix of yard and site work, with a vehicle provided when you need to drive to site to repair equipment
- Paid overtime available, with days generally running 7am–5:30pm and the option to work every second Saturday.

- Handover from an experienced team member who will remain in the business
- An opportunity for either an experienced mechanic wanting autonomy or someone who has recently completed a mechanical apprenticeship

The Role

- Carrying out hands-on repairs and preventative maintenance on plant, vehicles and equipment
- Diagnosing faults and responding to breakdowns, including attending sites when required




- Coordinating external servicing and repairs where work cannot be completed in-house
- Checking equipment as it returns to the yard and preparing it for redeployment
- Monitoring service intervals, defects and equipment condition
- Sourcing parts and managing critical spares and workshop consumables
- Maintaining accurate service records and asset information
- Working with the operations team to prioritise maintenance around project needs

The Criteria

- Experience maintaining plant, vehicles, machinery or equipment
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
- Good communication skills and a current driver’s licence
- A mechanical trade qualification, civil plant experience, welding skills, forklift licence or HR/HC licence would be highly regarded

You don’t need to be an expert on every machine in the fleet. This role will suit someone who enjoys fixing things, takes pride in keeping equipment reliable and is happy to get involved wherever the problem is. Please call Tara Stokes @ GOUGH on [0419 280 999](tel:0419 280 999) or hit APPLY NOW.

All applications to Gough Recruitment stay confidential and will not be discussed with anyone outside of Gough Recruitment without your consent. Australian permanent residency required to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Good people know good people. Introduce us to the person that gets the job and we’ll thank you with $500.

📌 Plant & Equipment Mechanic (Adelaide)
🏢 Gough Recruitment
📍 Adelaide