At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of hire equipment at customer sites.
- Company: Join Coates, a leader in equipment hire with a focus on safety and service.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, training, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are key to our culture—everyone is welcome!
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge machinery while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Mechanical trade qualification and strong diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Here's how you'll be a part of our team
Based at our Whyalla branch and servicing the surrounding region, you'll play a key role maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of hire equipment at customer sites.
This is a hands‐on field service role offering variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work across earthmoving equipment, access equipment and general hire assets.
This is a permanent full time role working Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm.
Duties Include
- Safe, effective and efficient preventative maintenance, servicing and overhaul of equipment as required.
- Deliver a level of trust and commitment to our customers that demonstrates Coates is the right supplier for their project needs.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across a variety of equipment on customer sites, including large earthmoving equipment, generators, lighting plants, boom lifts and other access equipment.
- Manage stock levels of spare parts within your service vehicle to ensure repairs can be completed efficiently on site.
- What You'll Get In Return
- As a member of the Coates team, you'll enjoy a range of perks and benefits, including:
- Training and career progression pathways
- Flexible working options available—let's discuss what works best for you
- Access to our employee discounts and benefits program
- Purchased additional leave program
- Employee discounts on equipment hire
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
- Fully maintained field service vehicle
- What You'll Bring To The Role
- Relevant mechanical trade qualification
- Experience working on diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Current driver's licence (MR or HR licence advantageous)
- Forklift and/or EWP tickets highly regarded
- Experience with earthmovement equipment, access equipment or mobile plant highly desirable
- Strong commitment to safety and customer service
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
Coates. Equipped for you.
Field Service Mechanic in Whyalla employer: Coates
Coates is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering flexible working options and a comprehensive wellbeing program. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and community support through initiatives like the Coates Foundation, employees can thrive in a dynamic work culture while contributing to meaningful projects. Join us in the Goldfields and Midwest region to lead a high-performing sales team and make a positive impact in the construction industry.
