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About the Role

Whether you’re kicking off your career or looking to take the next big step, we offer opportunities for our team to start something BIG (along with some seriously good perks). We are on the hunt for a Field Service Fitter to join our award-winning team in Emerald.

This is a permanent position offering flexible roster options, including 7/7, Monday to Friday, a 9-day fortnight or a 4-day week. You will support customers across a mix of civil, agriculture and mining sites, with a vehicle, Field Service Allowance and Area Allowance provided. This role would suit someone who lives in Emerald or the surrounding area.

As a Field Service Fitter at Hastings Deering, you will:

• Complete all repairs and maintenance in a safe and timely manner.
• Plan and organise daily service requirements.
• Maintain and complete all paperwork associated with job completion.
• Ensure the quality of your work is of the highest standards at all times.
• Monitor workflows and time to maximise efficiency and productivity.

Who are we and why work with us?
Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you'll benefit from:

• Big Pay, Bigger Growth - Competitive hourly rates with competency-based pay rises PLUS regular scheduled increases under our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Flexible roster options - Choose from 7/7, Monday to Friday, a 9-day fortnight or a 4-day week to suit your lifestyle.

• Field Service Allowances – Additional financial benefits for supporting our customers on the road.
• Body, Mind & Wallet Support – Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance and major retailer discounts.

About You

A successful teammate will have:  

• Trade qualifications – Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent diesel fitter trade.
• Caterpillar product knowledge – experience working on CAT machinery, systems and diagnostic tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting skills – ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults independently.
• Customer-focused mindset – confident in building relationships, managing expectations and providing clear updates.
• Safety-first approach – committed to maintaining high WHS standards at all times.
• Valid driver’s licence – required to travel between customer sites across the region.
• Site vaccination requirements - Current Q Fever and hepatitis A and B vaccinations, or willingness to obtain them, are required to work across agriculture and waste transfer sites.

Interested? Here’s What’s Next:  

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you! 
  

📌 Apply Now – click the button below. 
📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618 
👤 Contact: Shane Mathers, Talent Acquisition Partner -  [email protected]

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.