At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair heavy mobile plant equipment in a dynamic workshop environment.
- Company: Join a growing maintenance team in a well-established WA waste and recycling group.
- Benefits: $70/hr + super, permanent role, local work, and home every night.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a thriving local business.
- Why this job: Enjoy a stable job with varied machinery and a supportive team culture.
- Qualifications: Qualified Heavy Duty Mechanic with earthmoving experience.
The predicted salary is between 70 - 70 $ per hour.
Heavy Duty Mechanic wanted in Geraldton. $70/hr + super in a local, mostly workshop-based role on scrap steel processing plant. Home every night.
Our client is hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic for its Geraldton workshop.
About Our Client
Our client is the maintenance arm of an established WA waste, recycling and resources group, with workshops and offices in Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Leonora and Perth. The maintenance team has grown from one person to about 30 tradespeople, with 14 hired this year alone. More work is on the way, so this is a business where you can grow.
What’s On Offer
- $70 per hour + super, as a permanent full-time role
- Local Geraldton role, Monday to Friday, home every night, with no FIFO
- Mostly workshop-based, with field work only for breakdowns
- Varied equipment you won’t see in a standard earthmoving fleet
- Long-term security in a business that keeps investing in its maintenance team
The Equipment You’ll Maintain
- Surface equipment used mainly in scrap steel processing, across makes from Caterpillar to Sennebogen and Hitachi:
- Excavators
- Integrated tool carriers (ITs)
- Material handlers
- Shears
- Balers
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain and repair heavy mobile plant
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs in the workshop
- Attend breakdowns in the field when required
- Complete servicing records and follow site safety procedures
About You
You’re a qualified Heavy Duty Mechanic with an earthmoving background who likes variety and wants a stable, long-term local role in Geraldton.
Requirements
- Trade qualification, with at least 2 years’ post-trade experience
- Earthmoving or heavy mobile plant background
- Based in Geraldton, or willing to relocate there
- Driver’s licence (an HR or MC licence is desirable but not essential)
- Clear National Police Clearance
- Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing
Why This Role?
$70/hr in a local Geraldton role, mostly in the workshop, working on machinery that keeps the job interesting. You’d also join a team that has grown from one tradesperson to 30 and is still growing.
Heavy Duty Mechanic – Geraldton in Perth employer: Candii
At Candii, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive work culture that prioritises growth and mentorship for our HVAC Service Estimators. Located in Australia, our team enjoys access to diverse projects that enhance their estimating skills while benefiting from a collaborative environment that encourages professional development and innovation. With a commitment to employee well-being and career advancement, Candii stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
