Digger Fitter

Company

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

Are you an experienced Digger Fitter looking for a better roster, great pay, and the opportunity to work on large-scale mining equipment?'

We're seeking skilled Digger Fitters to join our Field Service team supporting mining operations in Rolleston.

Working a lifestyle-friendly 7 days on / 7 days off roster, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of large mining excavators while enjoying excellent earning potential and company-provided benefits. In this role, you will:

• Perform maintenance, repairs and component replacements on Caterpillar equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.

• Ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to Caterpillar standards.

• Assess components for reusability and provide recommendations for repair or replacement.

• Complete service reports, timecards, parts requests and customer documentation accurately.

• Build strong customer relationships through professional service and technical support.

• Promote genuine CAT parts and identify opportunities to support customer operations.

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.

• Attractive roster - with a 7 on 7 off roster, you will benefit from getting more time back in your life.

• 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 Rockhampton region.

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 - Sign in to view email

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.