Plant Mechanic - Leading Hand

About the role

In this leadership role, you’ll work across a wide range of civil & small construction CAT equipment, including:

• Skid steers
• Mini excavators (CAT 301.5 and up)
• Compact loaders
• Small construction & civil machinery

The job is a mix of 50% hands-on mechanical work and 50% computer-based tasks, including diagnostics, work orders, job planning and team coordination.

You will make sure every machine is repaired, serviced and returned to customers at the highest standard.

Roster & Pay

• 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights rotating roster (Mon–Fri)
• Days: 05:30am–16:00pm
• Nights: 15:00pm–1:30am
• OTE from $148k (rates pending skills and experience)
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of skilled technicians.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, efficiency & customer service.
• Support advanced fault diagnosis and hands-on repair work.
• Drive team performance through best practice and compliance.
• Champion a clean, safe and productive workshop environment.
  
  

Why WesTrac?

• Strong job security with long-term career pathways into diagnostics, specialist roles, and field service.
• Flexitime options + additional leave purchase options.
• Fitness Passport (family included).
• CAT tool discounts & retail /perks
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer).
• Income protection (24/7 coverage).
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• “Refer a Mate” bonus – earn up to $3,000 for EACH referral!
• Employee wellness, retail, and travel discounts.

What You’ll need

• Cert III Mobile Plant or Cert III Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Tech
• Proven leadership capability (formal or informal)
• Strong diagnostic and repair experience
• Experience with CAT machinery (advantageous)
• Safety‑first mindset and strong communication skills
  
  

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you bring strong mechanical know-how—especially with Caterpillar gear—you’ll make an immediate impact and thrive in an environment built on skill, teamwork, and industry-leading equipment.

Apply now with your resume and cover letter or contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 quoting job number #5983.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre-Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.