Plant Mechanic | Permanent Full-time | Kewdale
We’re currently seeking a skilled and experienced Plant Mechanic to join our team based at our Kewdale Depot.
Your Role in Action
In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of Western Power’s mobile plant equipment.
Your work will ensure all machinery operates safely and complies with manufacturer specifications and Australian Standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Diagnosing faults and performing major repairs.
- Stripping and rebuilding plant components.
- Conducting preventative maintenance and safety checks.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Base Trade qualification (AQF3) in either Heavy Duty Mechanics, Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic, or Mechanical Fitter.
- Demonstrated industry experience as a Heavy vehicle / Mobile Plant Mechanic.
- Experienced in diagnosis and repair of hydraulics / low voltage electrical.
- Highly developed teamwork skills - Must be able to work as part of a high performing team.
- Valid WA ‘C' class licence (essential).
- Valid WA ‘HR' Driver's License (Desirable).
- High Risk licence class EWP (Desirable).
- High Risk licence class Dogging (Desirable).
- High Risk licence class Forklift (Desirable)
By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:
- In-house uniform laundering.
- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
- Fortnightly RDO.
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
- An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
- In addition to standard leave, enjoy two additional leave days each year.
We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
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