Field Service Fitter – 2/1 – Port Headland

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.