Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Posted Date: 11 Aug 2026 Location: Are you ready to take on an exciting opportunity in the heart of the Goldfields? As a Plant Mechanic at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), one of Australia's largest open-pit gold mines, is a world-class asset where you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for maintaining and repairing Caterpillar machines. This is your chance to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge equipment! WesTrac KCGM, in partnership with Northern Star, is dedicated to maintaining a large fleet of machines through scheduled servicing, planned shutdowns, and minor in-pit repairs to ensure Northern Star mining operations run as smoothly as possible, as our onsite team excels in mobile workshop and on-site repairs. Roster Options: • (Residential) 7 Days, 3 Off, 7 Nights, 4 Off - 12 hours per day (inc. 30-minute break) • (FIFO) 7 days, 7 nights, 7 off - 12 hours per day (inc. 30-minute break) Relocation to Kalgoorlie is available for candidates and their families. What You'll Do: • Perform scheduled and daily maintenance, servicing, and inspections of mobile mining, earthmoving and ancillary plant equipment. • Maintain accurate lubricant records and machine hours for each piece of equipment. • Support WesTrac and the customer by following the maintenance process safely and efficiently. • Report faults/defects and complete service reports using CAT Inspect. • Operate forklifts. • Implement product improvement plans. What You’ll Need: • Australian Driver's Licence (Light Rigid or Medium Rigid). • Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant trade certificate with post-trade experience. • High-risk Work Licence (Forklift, Dogging, Rigging, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces). • Strong computer literacy with excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Experience in maintenance servicing heavy equipment (mobile plant/ancillary). • Excellent customer service and safety-focused mindset. • Confidence to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team. What we offer: • Financial Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance. • Retail Discounts: Over 600 discounts at places like Coles, Pet Barn, Virgin, HOYTS, and Crown. • Health & Wellness: Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport access to multiple gyms across Australia, and EAP support for you and your immediate family. • Company Culture: Personal and Team Recognition through “Made for More awards” program. • Career Development: Through our award-winning WesTrac Institute and our Internal Career Progression. • Employee Referral Program: Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles. • Additional Perks: Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave, and Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunities. Ready to join a team that values your skills and offers fantastic benefits? Apply now and become a part of our WesTrac KCGM family! Our Company & Commitment: With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions. At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Job Reference ID 6044 At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates. WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.