Light Vehicle Mechanic/Diesel Fitter

Hawk Hire is an industry-leading provider of air and power hire equipment to the mining, construction, oil and gas, industrial and manufacturing sectors with multiple locations on the East Coast.  We’re a rapidly expanding company seeking to recruit experienced, motivated and passionate people who will embrace the changes and grow with us.

The Role: 

Hawk is seeking a Trade Qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic/Diesel Fitter to work out of our Mackay depot in a combination of workshop and field service role. The role is full-time Monday - Friday with on call benefits on weekends and public holidays, and potential for a flexible roster and RDO. Overnight stays are required for the field service portion of this role.

Hawk Hire offer capped relocation rates for the right candidate. 

Benefits of this role:

Diverse, dynamic and challenging work with top tier clients and partners

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Competitive pay rates

Permanent, full-time position (probation period applies)

Ongoing training opportunities and career progression

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Diagnosis, repair and maintenance of mechanical air, diesel and auto electrical systems in accordance with OEM specification and client requirements

Field Service - preventative maintenance and diagnosis and repair in the field

Workshop - general maintenance, major repairs, midlife and full life rebuilds

Coaching, mentoring, training of apprentices and trades assistants

Participation in an on-call field service roster

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

Good communication skills and professional presentation

Capability to work independently but also as part of a collaborative team

Trade Qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Light vehicle or similar Mechanical Trade

Generator, electrical tickets and air compressor experience highly regarded

Experience using maintenance software is an advantage

The ability to work and problem solve under pressure with the resources available

The ability to produce quality work with attention to detail, whilst maintaining a sense of urgency about the job

Good time management skills

The ability and willingness to follow processes and procedures with an emphasis on quality, safety and customer service

The successful applicant will bring their own tools.

Working at Hawk Hire

At Hawk Hire, our success is due to our people. As a business we are passionate about the industry we are a part of and the customer service we deliver. Our employees are our most valuable asset and in return we strive to provide a workplace for our team that is dynamic, supportive, safe, respectful and inclusive.

All Hawk employees must be entitled to work in Australia and undertake a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing.

Hawk Hire is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage men and women of all ages and Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 

Sponsorship is not offered on this position and is available to Australian Residents only. No Agencies please.