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Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Leading Hand

WesTrac

Guildford, WA, AU

Job Description

Reporting into the Workshop Supervisor, the Plant Mechanic Leading Hand will join our New Machines Fleet Team on a Fixed Term basis with potential of extension.

About New Mining Machines

The New Mining Machines Department at WesTrac specializes in providing cutting-edge machinery solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the mining industry. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient Caterpillar equipment to enhance operational productivity and safety. 

5 Month Fixed Term

Roster: 8days on, 6days off 12.5 hours (inclusive of 30min unpaid meal break)

 What You’ll Do: 

  • Responsible for assisting the Plant Mechanics with machine builds on Caterpillar heavy earthmoving equipment
  • Work alongside team member to manage and complete high volume tasks efficiently
  • Promote, encourage and monitor safety to a high standard within the team

 Skills & Experience: 

  • Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (Heavy Mobile Plant Technology)
  • CAT equipment experience is highly desirable
  • S26 – Highly desirable
  • Team leadership experience with ability to lead from the front with Safety as this will be paramount
  • Customer facing experience

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

  • Financial Benefits– Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
  • Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family
  • Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
  • Employee Referral Program – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
  • Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac we understand that identity is an intersection of many factors. First Nations people, females, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.  WORK180 endorsed employer.

Reference Number: 5888

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