Are you ready to take the next step in developing your career with a progressive expanding business committed to client satisfaction as a key measure of business success?

Axis Hire is a rapidly expanding truck and earth moving hire company operating in the Mining, Civil and Construction sectors throughout Australia. Axis Hire has become a name that's synonymous with high quality, long term fleet hire Axis Hire operates nationally with our head office located in Bunbury, Western Australia. Axis is a dynamic, fast paced, hands on organisation that encourages accountability, engagement and continuous improvement across the business.

Do you want more family time? Our Bunbury workshop is looking for a Leading Hand - Heavy-Duty Mechanic to join our team on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, 12 hour shifts (day & night shift), to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted in the South West.

The successful candidates will be required to undertake mechanical repairs and refurbishment to earthmoving equipment including component rebuilding, as well as complete all required job cards, paperwork and safety requirements.

The successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out maintenance on our fleet to the highest standard. To be successful, the following is required:

Australian recognised Heavy Duty Mechanical or Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification

Assisting managing and delegating workshop tasks

Resolving daily site issues

Assisting in Supervision & training of other Team members

Identifying hazards and assessing risk through regular safety audits and environmental risk assessments

Proven experience with machinery including excavators, dozers, dump trucks and other heavy equipment

Extensive experience with CAT, Komatsu, Liebherr and Hitachi equipment, and a solid understanding of hydraulics, electrical and pneumatic diagnosis

Current drivers’ licence

Ability to work successfully within a team, autonomously and unsupervised

Willingness to work away when required at remote locations will be considered favourably.

Benefits of working at with us:

Permanent Bunbury Residential Position

8 days on, 6 days off (day & night shift)

Long term job security

Fantastic team environment and culture

Dynamic growing business.

Applicants must have Australian residency to be considered for this role. Only applicants that currently reside in Australia will be considered.

Our HR Policy involves regular Drug and Alcohol Testing, and our sites are smoke free to ensure a safe working environment.

Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you will be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Axis Hire will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.

If you believe you meet the criteria and are looking for an opportunity to join a professional, dynamic, growing company with a positive and strong safety culture then please apply now.