Piacentini & Son - About Us
Piacentini & Son is an earthmoving and mining contractor specialising in bulk earthworks, supply of mobile mining and earthmoving equipment, road haulage and mining rehabilitation services. We have over 500 employees around Australia with a head office in Bunbury, Western Australia. Piacentini & Son has a rich 80-year history of operations throughout Australia, supporting the mining and resources sectors with mining and earthmoving services.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Experienced Light Vehicle Mechanic for a Permanent Full Time opportunity, based at our Picton (Bunbury) workshop. This role will entail preventative and breakdown maintenance on our light vehicles / mechanical equipment. Working closely with other members of our maintenance teams, this role will report to the Maintenance Supervisors.
About You
* Australian recognized Light Vehicle Trade Qualification.
* Demonstrated experience in more than one of the following: Light Vehicle, Forklift, Lighting Towers and Pump equipment repairs
* 12 months post trade experience in a mining or civil engineering environment on large scale earthmoving equipment.
* HRWL: CN, DG, RG & LF (Highly Regarded). Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team to complete jobs to a high standard
* A proven commitment to, and compliance with site safety standards.
* Taking pride in your quality of work
* Current C Class Drivers Licence.
* Willingness to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical & Drug / Alcohol Screen
Responsibilities
* Utilising your organisational skills to ensure you are stocked with the required parts & tools to undertake work on site.
* Complete scheduled repairs and maintenance of equipment in a safe and efficient manner using correct manual handling techniques.
* Perform diagnostics, problem solving, and fault finding accurately and in a timely manner.
* Strive for continuous improvement by identifying, interpreting and repair for reuse of any parts and accessories.
* Effectively work and communicate with other team members & clients on site to prioritise tasks and achieve deadlines.
* Able to work self-sufficiently, part of a team, autonomously, and conduct works in a professional manner.
* Ability to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a strong approach to safety
About the Offer
* Monday ? Friday 9.5 hour days
* Locally Based Southwest Role
* Great benefits including Corporate HBF private health discount, discounted hotel stays and travel incentives
* Employee Assistance Programme for all employees and immediate family
* Opportunity to work for an industry leading organisation with one of the largest CAT fleets in the Southern Hemisphere
* Family owned and operated business from our offices based in Bunbury, Western Australia
Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we invite you to apply and join our team through the link in Seek.
More information or questions?
Please contact the Recruitment team for a confidential discussion to talk more about the opportunity on or email
Piacentini & Son values diversity in its workforce and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. We reserve the right to withdraw and extend advertising.