Field Service Fitter - 2/1 - Port Headland

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

With strong growth in our service department, our Port Hedland branch has an exciting opportunity for a trade qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter to join our team. The key focus of this role will be to provide breakdown, service and planned maintenance support on a range of Hitachi Construction and Mining equipment.

Working a 2/1 FIFO roster, you will:

• Perform onsite repairs on a wide range of Hitachi equipment
• Attend to site breakdowns within Port Hedland and surrounding areas
• Undertake diagnostic work
• Liaise with a network of customers within the territory, whilst building strong relationships
• Work with internal technical support staff to achieve successful maintenance

This permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long-term career in a global company. To be successful in this role you will:

• Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
• Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) mobile plant trade qualifications
• Have experience, knowledge and understanding of civil and mining equipment
• Have a strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously within remote areas
• Have good communication and customer service skills with the ability to build long term relationships
• Have great technical knowledge and diagnostic ability (excellent technical knowledge of Hitachi mining equipment would be highly advantageous)

Benefits

What's in it for you? We are offering:

• Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Rewarding pay rate + super + zone allowances + potential overtime + company biannual bonuses!
• Your own Fully Maintained Service Vehicle
• Full PPE and Uniform
• Exclusive staff discounts on Medibank Health Cover and other products and services
• Real career development opportunities with supportive mentoring
• Continuous training and personal upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!

At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards providing guidance on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.