Heavy Diesel Fitter - FIFO 7/7

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, trade qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter to join our site team based in South Australia, working on a 7/7 FIFO roster. In this role, your key focus will be to provide preventative and breakdown maintenance & repairs on Hitachi Mining equipment and other products as needed. This permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long-term career in a global company.

Hitachi Benefits - What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly flat rate + opportunity earn company bi-annual bonuses!
• Work/Life Balance: 7 on, 7 off fly in fly out roster
• Career: Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Employee Rewards: Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services through our Employee Rewards Program
• Career Progression: OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Culture: Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Health: Discounted Medibank health insurance policy + EAP to support our employees and their families 
• Paid Parental Leave Company Policy
• Employee Referral Program: successfully refer a friend and earn cash!

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) Mobile Plant trade qualifications
• Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
• 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

At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards providing guidance on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities.

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.