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 Flexible FIFO roster, you will:
1. Perform onsite repairs on a wide range of Hitachi equipment
2. Attend to site breakdowns within Port Hedland and surrounding areas
3. Undertake diagnostic work
4. Liaise with a network of customers within the territory, whilst building strong relationships
5. 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:
6. Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
7. Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) mobile plant trade qualifications
8. Have experience, knowledge and understanding of civil and mining equipment
9. Have a strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously within remote areas
10. Have good communication and customer service skills with the ability to build long term relationships
11. 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:
12. Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
13. Competitive starting wage, 15% nightshift loading, zone allowance & the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!
14. Multiple rosters and ad hoc available
15. Scaled rates – starting rate $67.25/hr, potential to qualify for more based on yearly performance & training completed
16. Superannuation paid on all ordinary hours up to 12 hours per rostered shift
17. Minimum 12hrs paid for all work days whilst working in the Port Hedland on rostered days
18. 1hr of Airport standby time & 2hrs of flight travel time paid to/from the Port Hedland
19. All travel hours on site paid – airport to site, intersite, and site to camp / vice versa
20. Reimbursements paid for transport to and from home to airport, or airport parking
21. Laptop provided to new employees – no more paper timesheets!
22. 12hrs paid fatigue days whilst in the Port Hedland
23. 210hr annual leave & 10 days’ personal leave per annum
24. Great workplace culture – empathetic & supportive supervisors who strive for good work/life balance
25. Tailored training to suit career development - inclusive of both Hitachi product specific & high-risk training – paid at full rate for 12hrs on any rostered day
26. Relocation assistance if required
27. Opportunity to work on the entirety of the Hitachi range
28. Exclusive staff discounts on Medibank Health Cover and Hitachi appliances, and other products & services
29. In house training departments that focus on increase of technical skills with opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
30. Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success. Skills matrix allowing visibility on training required available to advance and develop your career
31. A permanent long term career in a growing business
32. Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work while supplying you with full uniform and PPE!
33. Your own Fully Maintained Service Vehicle
34. Full PPE and Uniform
35. Weekly allowance for residential employees
36. Continuous training and personal upskilling with access to the latest technologies
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.