Plant Mechanic - Large Engines

WesTrac
Guildford
2 days ago
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Join WesTrac – Power Your Career with a Global Leader in Heavy Equipment!


Ready to work with the best? Join WesTrac one of the world’s largest Cat® dealers and take your mechanical skills to new heights! As a Plant Mechanic in our Engines Department at South Guildford, you’ll rebuild engines that drive Australia’s biggest projects. This is more than a job, it’s your chance to be part of a team that lives by our SPARC values: Safety, Pride, Accountability, Respect, and Customer.


What You’ll Do:

  • Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild large engines with precision.
  • Collaborate in a safety-first team environment.
  • Work with cutting-edge Caterpillar technology and processes.

Skills & Experience:

  • Australian-recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate. (Ideally in Mobile Plant or Heavy Diesel)
  • Team player with strong technical skills.
  • Heavy equipment rebuild and overhaul experience (Cat® experience highly regarded).
  • Commitment to WesTrac’s SPARC values.

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, Petbarn, 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
  • Employee Referral Program – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5,000 for applicable roles
  • 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.


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