Resident Field Service Fitter

The Opportunity

Due to a recent vacant position within Our Tasmanian division in Hobart we have an exciting opportunity for a trade qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter to join our team. In this role, your key focus will be to provide preventative and breakdown maintenance on a wide range of Hitachi Construction and Mining equipment. Responsibilities include:

Benefits include:

Work with a global leader and make a big difference in a company that stands in its own right. We are offering:

• Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• 7/7 Roster available
• Option for Flexible working hours and/or 9 day fortnight
• Earning capacity of up to 90k, plus Penalty Rates + bonuses paid twice yearly
• Tool of Trade Vehicle + Tool Allowance
• Rewarding employee benefits on a range of goods and services with exclusive staff discounts
• Ongoing training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing onsite repairs on a wide range of equipment
• Attending to site breakdowns within Hobart and surrounding areas
• Undertaking diagnostic work
• Liaising with a network of customers within the territory, whilst building strong relationships
• Working with internal technical support staff to achieve successful maintenance
• Working primarily a Monday to Friday roster, 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)
• Proven ability to work autonomously and be competent in making decisions to support the customers

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. At the heart of HCA's trusted and reliable equipment range lies a team of talented and dedicated people committed to providing industry-leading after sales service and reliable solutions.

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.