Unite Resourcing is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner / Parts Interpreter to join our client's workshop team, supporting the maintenance and servicing of heavy mobile plant and equipment across mining and civil operations.
This role is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of machinery, maintenance scheduling, parts identification and procurement who thrives in a busy workshop environment.
What's on Offer
- $35–$45 per hour, depending on experience
- Monday to Friday – 6:00am to 4:00pm
- 9.5 paid hours per day
- Weekly pay every Wednesday
- Consistent weekday hours
- Opportunity to work with a diverse fleet of mining and civil equipment
- Supportive workshop environment
Key Responsibilities Maintenance Planning & Coordination
- Coordinate weekly servicing and preventative maintenance schedules for heavy mobile plant and equipment.
- Schedule servicing based on equipment location, operating hours and maintenance priorities.
- Raise, manage and close out maintenance work orders.
- Monitor equipment faults, service records and maintenance history.
- Identify and escalate urgent mechanical faults to workshop supervisors.
- Coordinate service kits, filters and required parts ahead of scheduled maintenance.
- Maintain accurate plant records, inspection reports and servicing documentation.
- Organise oil sampling and laboratory analysis as required.
Parts Interpreting & Purchasing
- Identify and source parts for various makes and models of mining and civil machinery.
- Order filters, service kits, spare parts and maintenance consumables.
- Raise purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding deliveries and backorders.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels to minimise equipment downtime.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure efficient parts procurement.
- Conduct monthly stocktakes and maintain accurate inventory registers.
About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience in maintenance planning, parts interpreting or workshop coordination.
- Experience within the mining, civil construction or heavy equipment industries.
- Strong knowledge of heavy mobile plant, machinery components, filters and servicing requirements.
- Ability to identify machinery makes, models and parts specifications.
- Experience with purchasing, inventory control and supplier coordination.
- Strong administrative, organisational and time-management skills.
- Intermediate computer skills and experience maintaining maintenance records.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise competing maintenance requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Requirements
- Current manual C Class Driver's Licence
- Forklift Licence
- Basic First Aid Certificate
- National Police Clearance issued within the last 6 months
- Full Australian working rights (no Working Holiday Visas)
Apply Now! If you have experience in maintenance planning, parts interpreting or heavy equipment servicing coordination, we want to hear from you! Apply through SEEK today, or contact Unite Resourcing for a confidential discussion.
Email:
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📌 Maintenance Plant Fitter (Perth)
🏢 Unite Resourcing
📍 Perth