Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter

About Us:
Adaptalift is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing materials handling hire and sales companies. With over 40 years of heritage as a privately-owned, family-operated business, we employ over 600 people across Australia and New Zealand. Our team members enjoy making a difference for our customers as part of a dynamic, values-led business where safety is at the forefront of everything we do.
Our team services customer and company-owned equipment, providing breakdown services, fault finding and preventative and routine maintenance across our region.

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter to join our team based in Acacia Ridge.

This role will see you working on heavy equipment, mobile plant, access equipment and similar machinery, carrying out fault finding, breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality, safe service outcomes for our customers.

What’s On Offer

• Monday to Friday, no weekends 
• Fully maintained latest-model vehicle provided
• $13,000 worth of tooling supplied
• Modern workshop facilities
• Career progression through ongoing training
• Employee rewards program offering product, supermarket, fuel and retail discounts
• Wellbeing support and regular employee celebrations

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Fault finding, troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns
• Undertaking scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing mechanical and hydraulic issues
• Attending customer sites to deliver high-quality and safe service
• Collaborating with the team on major repairs, overhauls and commissioning

About You:

• Solid experience as a Diesel Mechanic or HD Fitter within heavy equipment (Transport, Construction, Agricultural or Mining industries)
• Strong background in diagnostics, servicing and hydraulics
• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Plant Mechanic or similar)
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Strong commitment to safe work practices
• Good communication skills and ability to work autonomously
• Full working rights in Australia
• Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening

Does this sound like you?
This is your opportunity to step into a permanent, full-time role with long-term stability and progression.