Plant Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Plant Mechanic to join one of our local client sites, responsible for maintaining and repairing Council plant and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive workshop environment with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and teamwork.

About the Role
Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of plant and equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain Council plant and equipment
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on additional plant as directed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised workshop, ensuring tools and materials are readily available
• Attend and respond to plant breakdowns in the field when required
• Provide input and advice on plant purchases
• Ensure all plant is equipped with complete operating, maintenance, start-up, and shutdown procedures
• Support and train staff in the correct operation and maintenance of plant
• Supervise and mentor an Apprentice Mechanic
• Assist with the design and development of approved workshop projects
• Perform other duties within your skill set as directed

About You

• Relevant trade qualification in plant mechanics or similar
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship

Licences & Tickets

• MR Licence (Essential)
• LF (Forklift) Licence (Preferred but not essential)
• Front-End Loader Ticket (Preferred but not essential)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate: $44.39 per hour
• Work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off)
• Stable, full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 3:30pm
• Supportive team environment and opportunities to mentor apprentices

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.