Field Service Fitter | Port Headland

About Us

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

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 fixed 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
• Competitive starting wage, 15% nightshift loading, zone allowance & the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!
• Scaled rates – starting rate $72.04/hr, potential to qualify for more based on yearly performance & training completed
• Superannuation paid on all ordinary hours up to 12 hours per rostered shift
• Minimum 12hrs paid for all work days whilst working in the Port Hedland on rostered days
• 1hr of Airport standby time & 2hrs of flight travel time paid to/from the Port Hedland
• All travel hours on site paid – airport to site, intersite, and site to camp / vice versa
• Reimbursements paid for transport to and from home to airport, or airport parking
• Laptop provided to new employees – no more paper timesheets!
• 12hrs paid fatigue days whilst in the Port Hedland
• 210hr annual leave & 10 days’ personal leave per annum
• Great workplace culture – empathetic & supportive supervisors who strive for good work/life balance
• 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
• Opportunity to work on the entirety of the Hitachi range
• Exclusive staff discounts on Medibank Health Cover and Hitachi appliances, and other products & services
• In house training departments that focus on increase of technical skills with opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• 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
• A permanent long term career in a growing business
• 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!
• Your own Fully Maintained Service Vehicle
• Full PPE and Uniform
• Continuous training and personal upskilling with access to the latest technologies

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.