About Our Client
Our client is a respected contractor operating across civil, road construction and industrial projects in regional Western Australia. They maintain a strong pipeline of ongoing works and are committed to upholding industry‑leading HSE standards across both field and workshop operations.
About Us
Western Work Force is an Australian‑owned recruitment, labour‑hire and contracting services provider specialising in mining, civil, construction and industrial maintenance sectors. We partner with leading operators to connect skilled trade professionals to roles that value safety, integrity and high performance.
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced HD Fitters to join two separate regional teams. Both positions will support heavy plant maintenance, breakdown response and scheduled servicing. You will work closely with site supervisors and the maintenance crew to ensure plant availability and reliability.
Position A — Bunbury / Collie (Local only)
Permanent / long‑term opportunity (site‑dependent).
Must be local to Bunbury / Collie and able to attend site daily.
Focus on civil and road‑construction plant (graders, loaders, excavators, water carts, rollers).
Position B — Albany (Local preferred; DIDO considered)
Full‑time, office / workshop + site schedule.
Ideally based in Albany. DIDO (drive‑in / drive‑out) applicants may be considered only if they can commit to a Monday–Friday roster and be based in Albany during the working week.
Works primarily across regional profiling, civil and maintenance tasks.
Key Responsibilities
* Fault find, diagnose and repair heavy diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics and final drives.
* Perform scheduled maintenance, servicing and plant inspection checks.
* Attend breakdowns and provide timely, safe repairs on site or in the workshop.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records, service sheets and parts requests.
* Assist with plant rebuilds, component changes and fabrication work.
* Follow site HSE procedures and participate in toolbox talks and inductions.
* Liaise with site supervisors and parts / warehouse teams to manage inventories and minimise downtime.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Trade qualification or formal apprenticeship as a Diesel / Heavy Fitters or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience working on heavy plant — excavators, loaders, graders, rollers, tipper trucks etc.
Strong hydraulics, powertrain and diesel engine fault‑finding skills.
Current driver's licence (manual preferred) and reliable transport.
Ability to pass pre‑employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.
Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously in regional environments.
Position A – Must be local to Bunbury / Collie.
Position B – Based in or willing to be in Albany during weekdays; DIDO applicants considered if they can be Albany‑based Mon‑Fri.
Benefits
* Regional, stable work with ongoing projects.
* Competitive hourly rate / salary depending on experience (negotiable).
* Supportive leadership and clear systems for safety and maintenance planning.
* Opportunity for career progression and longer‑term contracts.
* Travel and accommodation arrangements considered for DIDO where applicable (position dependent).
How to Apply
If you're an experienced HD Fitter ready to join a regional maintenance team, please email your resume and a short cover note outlining: which location you're applying for (Bunbury / Collie OR Albany), your current location, and your availability. Please include a contact number and any relevant licences / certificates. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a phone interview.
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