Diesel Mechanic
Summary

tel-icon 27 May 2026

tel-icon Proserpine, Australia

tel-icon Full-Time

tel-icon AU$42 - AU$52 per hour + + 14% super

Reference Number

200019564_9446689150072602772

Profession

Trades & Services > Technicians

Contact Details

Alanah Fleming

Company

Conquest Personnel Pty Ltd

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Job Details

Build your career with a global leader in the sugar and renewables industry. This is your chance to join a large-scale operation where safety, teamwork and long-term career growth are genuinely valued. With modern milling operations, rollingstock maintenance and ongoing investment in people and equipment, this role offers stability and variety in a hands-on environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic / Mechanical Tradesperson to join a busy maintenance team supporting rollingstock and operational assets within a major sugar milling operation.

The Role

Working as part of the Rollingstock & Services team, you will be responsible for preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and servicing of locomotives, breakvans and associated plant equipment to keep operations running efficiently during the crushing season and beyond.

This is a permanent full-time role with shift work during crushing operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on diesel and mechanical equipment
  • Fault find, repair and maintain rollingstock and operational machinery
  • Complete inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance activities
  • Assist with apprentices and provide guidance within the workshop team
  • Complete work orders, maintenance logs and safety documentation accurately
  • Support a strong safety-first culture across the site

What We're Looking For

  • Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Diesel Fitting) or equivalent
  • Experience working on diesel engines, heavy equipment or rollingstock
  • Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
  • Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
  • Confined Space, Working at Heights and White/Blue Card highly regarded

What's On Offer

  • Permanent full-time opportunity with long-term stability
  • Competitive hourly rates and shift penalties
  • Career development and ongoing training opportunities
  • Work with a supportive and experienced maintenance team
  • Be part of a large, well-established industrial operation with genuine growth opportunities

If you're a trade-qualified Diesel Mechanic looking for a role where no two days are the same and your skills are genuinely valued, apply now.

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