Field Service Fitter | Somerton

About Us

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

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Service team as a Field Service Fitter based out of our Somerton branch. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for providing diagnostics, repair and maintenance services to our customer’s equipment in the field.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing onsite technical support on Hitachi equipment including diagnostics, repair and maintenance
• Building and maintaining excellent rapport with our customer base
• Completion and submission of all relevant paperwork
• Conducting your work in compliance with all quality and safety standards and procedures

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Minimum Certificate III in a Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent discipline (Diesel Mechanic).
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively solve technical issues
• OEM or earthmoving equipment experience is highly regarded
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and customer service etiquette
• An uncompromising commitment to quality workmanship and safety policies and procedures

Hitachi Benefits - What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate + potential for overtime + company bi-annual bonuses!
• Exclusive Employee Perks: Access to our Employee Orange Benefits Program, offering discounts on a wide range of everyday goods and services
• Career: Permanent full-time role with a globally recognised OEM, providing stability and long-term career growth
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Work with approachable leaders who value your ideas, encourage innovation, and support your success
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Medibank health insurance plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Refer & Be Rewarded: Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Program when you successfully refer a friend
• Family-First Benefits: Paid parental leave policy to support you and your family during life’s important moments
• Learning & Development: OEM-led training, continuous upskilling, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the business

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.