Mechanic/Fitter – Heavy Vehicles & Mobile Plant

Looking for something different? Do you enjoy working on trucks, loaders, shredders and grinders and open to training and career development opportunities.

As part of the SOILCO Group, you will benefit from the supportive, close-knit environment, along with the expanded resources and opportunities of a larger organisation. With a strong reputation for quality and service, specialising in the extraction, landscape supply, processing, sourcing, and delivery of a broad range of soils, making us a key supplier to the landscaping industry.

SOILCO is an industry leader in organics recycling, producing quality assured soil, compost and mulch products. SOILCO specialises in the design, construction and operation of cutting-edge organics recycling facilities that convert organic waste into quality assured products. Our proven technologies transform organics into products that regenerate and give life to soil, providing customers with sustainable, reliable and cost-effective solutions. We proudly enable the circular economy by harnessing the power of people and technology.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled and motivated tradesperson to join our maintenance team at our Hume workshop in the ACT. Working on prime movers, heavy vehicles, front-end loaders and excavators, industrial shredders, grinders, screening equipment and fixed plant and specialised recycling machinery.

Whether you're a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter, Boilermaker or a Light Vehicle Mechanic looking to move into heavy equipment, we'd like to hear from you.





Our state-of-the-art Hume workshop maintains a diverse fleet of trucks, trailers, earthmoving machinery and specialised organic recycling equipment. This isn't just a servicing role, our team handles routine maintenance and breakdowns through to major refurbishments, component overhauls and complete machinery rebuilds, both in the workshop and on site.

What you’ll be Doing:

- Servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles, mobile plant and equipment
- Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
- Assisting with major repairs, refurbishments and machinery rebuilds
- Attending breakdowns and carrying out repairs at operational sites
- Supporting preventative maintenance and accurate service records
- Working safely and collaboratively with other tradespeople

What we're looking for:

- A recognised mechanical or related trade qualification, including heavy vehicle, plant, diesel or light vehicle mechanic, mechanical fitter or boilermaker
- Sound mechanical aptitude and practical fault-finding ability
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to safe work practices

Desirable – not essential

- Heavy vehicle, diesel engine or earthmoving equipment experience
- Hydraulics, welding,



fabrication or fixed plant experience
- Experience with shredders, grinders or screening equipment
- Truck license, forklift, EWP, White Card or other relevant tickets
- State-of-the-art workshop with modern facilities
- Genuine varietyfrom routine servicing to complete rebuilds
- Training, upskilling and assistance with further trade qualifications
- Exposure to trucks, trailers, earthmoving and specialised recycling machinery
- Permanent full-time role in an established, growing business
- Supportive team of experienced tradespeople

Applicants are required to undergo an employment screening process which involves a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing and reference checking. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

SOILCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.

***Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted***

Please note that SOILCO does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Full Australian working rights (valid visa with no restrictions).

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📌 Mechanic/Fitter – Heavy Vehicles & Mobile Plant (Canberra)
🏢 Soilco
📍 Canberra