Plant Mechanic

Job Posted: 2025-07-07
Location:
Bunbury, WA, AU

Reporting into the Workshop Supervisor, the Plant Mechanic will join our workshop department on a full-time basis at our Bunbury branch. Scopes of work range across diagnostics and troubleshooting, engine rebuilds, component overhaul, upgrades and modification, and testing and quality control.

Surrounded by a highly collaborative and productive team, you will ensure that critical heavy mobile plant machinery remains reliable, efficient, and ready for the demanding conditions of heavy-duty work environments.

Our Bunbury branch provides adaptable Caterpillar solutions from Mandurah to Albany. Our technicians handle diverse machinery, offering services, rebuilds, deliveries, and overhauls.

Location: Bunbury – Residential position

Roster: Monday - Friday – 10.5hrs each day (inclusive of 30 mins meal break)

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform scheduled and daily maintenance servicing and inspections of mobile mining earthmoving and ancillary plant equipment.
  • Maintain accurate lubricant records and machine hours of each equipment. 
  • Providing support to our Tradespersons through the maintenance process safely and efficiently.
  • Report faults/defects and complete service reports using CAT Inspect.
  • Forklift operations.
  • Implement product improvement plan.

Skills & Experience:

  • Current Australian Drivers Licence – C class or above
  • Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant trade certificate or equivalent with post trade experience.
  • High Risk Work Licence – Forklift (FL), Dogging (DG), Rigging (RG), Working at Heights (WAH), Confined Spaces (CSE).
  • Strong computer literacy with verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in maintenance servicing of heavy equipment (mobile plant / ancillary).
  • Excellent customer service and safety focused.
  • Confident to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team.

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

  • Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance.
  • More than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Pet Barn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
  • Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
  • Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression.
  • Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
  • Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity. 

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions. 

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality. 

 

Reference Number: 4294