Mechanic - Field Service

Overview

Field Service Mechanic repairing hire equipment on customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• customer trust
• fault diagnosis
• mechanical repair
• equipment service
• spare parts
• stock management

Tasks

-Deliver a level of trust and commitment to our customers that Coates is the right supplier for the project -Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across a variety of equipment on site – work on large earthmoving, generators, lighting plants and boom lifts. -Ensure stock levels of spare parts are available to undertake any repair on site.

Requirements

• troubleshooting
• preventative maintenance
• driver's licence
• forklift ticket
• trade qualification
• hydraulics

What You Bring

-Effective time management and attention to detail -Safe, effective and efficient preventative maintenance, service and overhaul as required. -Drivers licence (preferably MR or HR) -Forklift and EWP tickets (beneficial) -Troubleshooting, diagnostic and preventative maintenance skills -Relevant Trade qualifications -Experience with petrol and diesel motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical skills

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Benefits

-Access to our employee discounts and benefits program -Purchased additional leave program -Training and career progression pathways -Attractive hourly rates + penalty rates on overtime -Novated leasing and salary sacrifice -Flexible working options available—let’s discuss what works best for you -Permanent full-time position -Employee discounts on equipment hire

About Coates

-It evolved from machinery manufacturing to pioneer equipment rental in Australia. -Expanded into engineering and equipment hire, supporting global customers. -Operates across ~150 branches and delivers oversized fleets and specialist solutions in sectors like mining, rail, infrastructure, and power. -Beyond rental, it offers in-house temporary works engineering, industrial shutdown management, and turnkey Power & HVAC services. -Typical projects include major construction shutdowns, remote mining tool stores, large-scale events, and complex infrastructure builds. -The firm invests heavily in technology—IoT-enabled portals, BIM content, drones, telemetry—and collaborates with universities to develop innovative temporary-works solutions.

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