Plant Mechanic
Coates
Maintain and service hire plant equipment, performing preventive and repair work.
24 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Equipment Hire
Engineering Solutions
Industrial Solutions
Power & HVAC
Technology
Temporary works engineering
Industrial shutdowns
Dry hire
Sector Specialisms
Mining
Metals
Oil & Gas
Government
Infrastructure
Construction
Power
Ports
Role
What you would be doing
fault diagnosis
mechanical repair
preventive maintenance
equipment overhaul
downtime reduction
record keeping
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults
- Performing preventative maintenance, servicing and overhaul of a range of plant equipment
- Minimising operational downtime of equipment
- Maintaining records for all service and repair work
What you bring
forklift
ewp
access equipment
trade qualification
troubleshooting
drivers licence
- Forklift and EWP tickets (beneficial)
- Experience in Access equipment of EWPS, Booms & Scissor lift would be beneficial
- Relevant Trade qualifications
- Troubleshooting, diagnostic and preventative maintenance skills
- Drivers licence (preferably MR or HR)
- Experience with petrol and diesel motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical skills
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
- Permanent full-time position
- Monday to Friday roster, 7am start
- Employee discounts on equipment hire
- Access to our employee discounts and benefits program
- Attractive hourly rates + penalty rates on overtime
- Training and career progression pathways
- Purchased additional leave program
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Company
Overview
1885 founded
Historical Milestone
The company was established during Victoria's gold-rush era.
A$1.1B revenue
Annual Financial Performance
The company generates over A$1.1 billion in annual revenue.
140 years operating
Longevity in Industry
The company will celebrate 140 years of operation in 2025.
2025 milestone
Upcoming Anniversary
The company is gearing up to mark 140 years of continuous operation.
- 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.
- Care deeply
- Be our best
- Customer‑focused
- One team
1,720 panels
Solar panels installed
1,720 solar panels across 20 branches, reducing Scope 2 emissions by approximately 1,500 tonnes annually.
30-50% GHG
Mid-term reduction targets
Committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2026 and 50% by 2030, relative to 2020 levels.
2040 Zero
Net-zero commitment
Aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
5 pillars
Sustainability focus
Focuses on five key areas: Our People, Our Communities, Resilience, Eco-efficiency, and Greener Choices.
- Eco-efficiency actions include waste reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water management
- Greener Choices range includes hybrid, battery electric, solar, low-pollutant engines, biodiesel blends, and energy-efficient site accommodation standards
- Governance aligned to GRI standards and TCFD disclosures
25% female leadership by 2025
Representation Target
The company aims for 25% of leadership roles to be held by women by 2025.
~22% managerial women at launch
Industry Benchmark
At launch, approximately 22% of managerial roles were held by women, exceeding the industry average.
85 women through LEAP program
Leadership Development
The LEAP program empowered 85 women across four cohorts, focusing on leadership, excellence, and performance.
78 women in leadership positions
Current Representation
Currently, 78 women hold leadership positions within the organization.
- Reconciliation Action Plan: target 2.5% First Nations employee representation and 10% apprentices by 2025
- Reconciliatory target: 5% of non-capital annual spend with Indigenous suppliers by 2024
- Delivered formal cultural awareness training to over 90% of workforce
- 'See It. Be It.' initiative to showcase female role models and inspire careers in heavy industry
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