Field Service Fitter

About Us

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

Benefits - What's in it for you?

• The role has the earning capacity of 130k+ inclusive of overtime + bonuses paid twice yearly
• Career: Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Employee Rewards: Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services through our Employee Rewards Program
• Career Progression: OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Culture: Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Health: Discounted Medibank health insurance policy + EAP to support our employees and their families 
• Employee Referral Program: refer a friend and receive $$

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our Field Service team based in Somerton. Reporting to the Field Service Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing diagnostic, repair and maintenance services to our customer’s equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing onsite technical support on Hitachi equipment including diagnostics, repair and maintenance
• Providing exceptional customer service to our customers
• Ensure your work sites are kept tidy and all paperwork is up to date
• Conducting your work in compliance with all quality and safety standards and procedures

To be successful in the role, you will possess:

• Minimum Certificate III in a Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent discipline (Diesel Mechanic).
• Previous experience as a heavy diesel mechanic
• OEM equipment experience highly regarded
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively solve technical issues
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and customer service etiquette
• An uncompromising commitment to quality workmanship and safety policies and procedures

At Hitachi, 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.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.