Diesel Mechanic - Field & Workshop

ABOUT PROQUIP

Proquip is a leading provider of earthmoving equipment rental and sales, with a strong footprint across Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia.
Our maintenance team is critical to our success, supporting customers with on-site reliable maintenance, servicing, and breakdown support that keeps projects moving.

Proquip is a family-owned business where our people are our greatest asset. Our Diesel Mechanics are skilled, proactive, and solutions-focused professionals who deliver outstanding customer service and technical excellence every day.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Diesel Mechanic to join our growing Maintenance Team in Perth - Forrestdale. In this hands-on role, you’ll work under broad direction with both workshop duties, and autonomy in the field. You will be responsible for carrying out servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on a diverse fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanic who enjoys variety and responsibility, while staying close to Perth.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold strong Occupational Health & Safety standards at all times
• Ability to work in both a workshop setting, and autonomously in the field
• Carry out routine servicing requirements
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical diagnosis and repairs
• Carry out compliance inspections on a variety of machines to meet site requirements
• Complete digital work orders, and maintain accurate records of time, parts, and oils used. Including comprehensive photographs and detailed repair reports to identify the complaint, cause and correction
• Carry out limited hot work tasks as required
• Ability to navigate changing priorities when breakdowns occur
• Support customers and team members with technical expertise and advice
• Identify and document repairs into categories including warranty, damage, wear and tear, and advise the service advisory team of the findings for further action

ABOUT YOU

You are a reliable and skilled Diesel Mechanic who takes pride in your workmanship and thrives in a field-based and workshop environment. You communicate well, work efficiently under pressure, and place customer satisfaction at the center of everything you do.

To be considered for the role, you will have the following skills and knowledge:

• Commitment to health, safety and environmental processes
• Proven experience in a field service role
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
• Sound IT skills for digital work orders and technical documentation
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement

Qualifications & Skills

• Certificate III in Heavy Diesel (or equivalent trade qualification)
• Hold a current Drivers License
• Forklift license (preferred)
• Positive and proactive problem solving mindset
• Competency with modern testing equipment and tools
• Demonstrated experience working on a wide range of construction and earthmoving machinery

WHY PROQUIP?

• Work with a modern, late-model fleet of equipment and service vehicles
• Be part of a supportive, safety-first culture that values expertise and initiative
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Competitive remuneration package, with tools of the trade supplied
• Uniform, Laundered Overalls and PPE
• Career progression opportunities for the right candidate

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• The successful candidate may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, drug screen and police check.
• ***Please Note:***Proquip are building a state or the art facility in Forrestdale and anticipate the role will move to the new location in November 2026.

If you’re passionate about keeping machines running and major projects on track, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Proquip Maintenance Team and help power the infrastructure shaping our nation.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.