About Select Plant Australia

Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.

Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.

As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.

About The Role

Select Plant Australia is currently recruiting for an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter/Mechanic. This role will be located at the Select Plant Australia – Seven Hills Depot on a full-time basis.

The role involves providing technical expertise across multiple locations, utilising extensive diagnostic skills on a variety of heavy civil mobile plant and light vehicles, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to quality control and safe work practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical advice and supervision when required across allocated region
• Provides trade guidance and assistance and technical expertise to management
• Performs non-trade tasks incidental to work
• Extensive diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Ability to work and seek out work opportunities without continuous direct supervision
• Assists in the provision of training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers
• Understands and implements quality control techniques
• Works under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment
• Leads by example and champions health and safety
• Able to recognise and assess safety hazards and risks
• Influences others to ensure a safe system of work is in place within area of responsibility

About You

In order to be considered for the role, you'll need to hold the minimum requirements below:

• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Diesel Fitter
• Have worked on civil and/or construction equipment and machines (essential)
• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Diesel Fitting)
• Australian Driver's Licence - Manual C Class (minimum)
• Australian Construction Induction Card (Blue/White Card)
• Able to complete and pass a pre-employment medical

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.