FIFO Diesel Fitter

Company :

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

Kickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER.

We’re looking for experienced Diesel Fitters to join our Site Support Team in the Northern Territory supporting a growing fleet of underground mining equipment including CAT AD63s, R2900Gs and the state of the art R2900XE LHDs. This is a permanent 14:14 alternating FIFO roster flying directly from Brisbane, Darwin or Alice Springs.

What you’ll be doing

As a Diesel Fitter at Hastings Deering, you will:

• Maintain and repair equipment – carry out warranty repairs and scheduled maintenance on CAT and Elphinstone underground mining machinery to the highest standard.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults – complete diagnostic assessments and identify solutions to maximise machine availability and reliability.
• Complete quality reporting – prepare accurate condition, failure and warranty reports in line with business and manufacturer requirements.
• Manage warranty processes – ensure warranty claims and supporting documentation are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Support customer performance – work closely with customers to maximise equipment production and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise – deliver exceptional customer support while sharing product knowledge and maintenance recommendations.

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from:

• Big Pay, Bigger Growth – Competitive hourly rates with competency based pay rises PLUS regular scheduled increases under our current Enterprise Agreement.
• $25,000 Project Allowance – Significant additional earning potential while working on this exciting underground mining project.
• Get More Time Back in Your Life – Enjoy a 14:14 alternating roster giving you equal time on and off site to spend with family and friends.
• Less Travel, More Lifestyle – Direct flights to site from Brisbane, Darwin and Alice Springs help maximise your time at home.
• World Class Training – We’re one of only eight Caterpillar Centres of Excellence globally. Learn from the best in CAT and boost your skills.
• Security You Can Count On – Enjoy the stability of a long term career with Hastings Deering backed by global strength and industry leadership.

What you’ll need

A successful teammate will have experience in:

• Trade qualified – Relevant Diesel Fitter or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade qualification.
• CAT experience preferred – Previous experience working on Caterpillar equipment and CAT diagnostic systems will be highly regarded.
• Strong communicator – Well developed communication and customer service skills with a customer focused approach.
• Self motivated and reliable – Able to work effectively both within a team environment and autonomously when required.
• Safety focused – Committed to maintaining a strong safety culture and contributing to a Zero Harm workplace.
• Positive attitude – Demonstrates a proactive work ethic, continuous improvement mindset and a motivated, punctual approach to work.

Interested? Here’s What’s Next:

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you!

📌 Apply Now – click the button below.
📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618
👤 Contact: Alex Kostowski, Talent Acquisition Partner

Hastings Deering follows a Pre Employment Process for all successful applicants which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.