Resident Field Service Fitter

Hitachi Benefit

• TWO bonuses a year: Potential to earn biannual bonuses providing increased earning capacity
• Work life balance: 9-day fortnight roster available or regular 5-day week
• Tool of Trade: Fully maintained trade Vehicle, laptop and phone
• Training: Tailored training to suit career development, inclusive of both Hitachi product specific & high-risk training – paid at full rate
• Allowance: 5% Residential allowance, tool allowance on top of pay rate
• Stability: Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Uniform: Full PPE and Hitachi uniform
• Orange Benefits: Discounted health insurance, discounts on Hitachi goods, discounts and cash back at over 500 selected stores and much more!

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a motivated, highly skilled and trade qualified Heavy Diesel mechanic to join our Field Service team as a resident Technician based out of the Coffs Harbour area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values your lifestyle and offers a flexible roster with job security, stability, and real career progression opportunities.

In this role, your key focus will have you conducting onsite maintenance, servicing, and minor repairs to Hitachi earthmoving equipment. This role will be best suited to someone who has strong focus on diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs for our valued customer base.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out high quality maintenance, diagnostics, repair work and routine servicing to our premium equipment in the field
• Have good communication and customer service skills with the ability to build long term relationships and be focused on supporting our customers
• Minimising machine downtime and maximising productivity
• Completion of inspection reports and other essential paperwork as required

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Relevant trade qualification – Certificate III Heavy Diesel mechanics
• Ability to understand hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Safety Commitment – Proactive awareness and total commitment to Hitachi’s number one priority
• Demonstrated experience in servicing and/or repairing of earthmoving equipment
• Strong communication skills and customer service focus
• Ability to navigate technical issues on repair and maintenance services, understand electrical and hydraulic schematics, parts diagrams and repair manuals
• Self-motivated and team orientated
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safety policies and procedures
• LR truck drivers licence – essential 

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 on any basis and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.