Digger Technician

WesTrac; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment dealer in Guildford is seeking a skilled Digger Technician to enhance their HMS services. You will be responsible for technical communication with customers and maintenance oversight, striving for improved performance and reliability of specified machinery. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, along with a HR licence and expertise in hydraulic systems. Competitive hourly rates and various benefits available, including paid parental leave and discounts on fitness access.

Benefits

Company laptop & phone

Paid Parental Leave

Secondary Carers Leave

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity

Qualifications

• HR Licence required.
• 5+ years relevant post-trade experience, including Field Service exposure.
• Experience with CAT/Terex/Bucyrus fleet HMS required.
• High competence in mobile hydraulic & low voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to instruct and knowledge share on site.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between Customer, WesTrac, and Caterpillar for HMS technical information.
• Assist with HMS preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical reporting and training strategies for HMS products.
• Increase performance and reliability of the HMS product line.

Skills

HR Licence

5+ years post‑trade relevant experience

CAT/OEM Dealership experience

Hydraulic Mining Shovels competence

Ability to work autonomously

HMS commissioning experience

Job description

Your new role as the Digger Technician reports into the HMS Supervisor.

About

WesTrac’s newly established HMS & Drill Services business unit is driving the future of aftermarket solutions for Heavy Mining Shovels and Drill Rigs. With state‑of‑the‑art workshops and facilities under development, we’re building a passionate, high‑performing team ready to shape what’s next in mining services.

Hourly Rate

$55 - $90 an hour (dependent on experience).

Roster Options

8 days on, 6 off; 14 days on, 7 off; 14 days on, 14 off – 12.5hrs (inclusive of 30mins meal break).

What you'll do

• The HMS (Digger) Technician is the link between the Customer, Westrac and Caterpillar for all HMS technical product information, documentation, and continuous improvement concepts.
• Pro‑actively assist with HMS preventative maintenance schedules, maintenance teams for planning work scopes and HMS troubleshooting.
• Technical reporting and product instruction/training strategies to improve HMS product knowledge for the wider work group.
• Accountable to increase the all‑round performance, reliability, and availability of the designated HMS product line.

Skills & Experience

• HR Licence.
• 5+ years post‑trade relevant experience including Field Service exposure with Hydraulic Mining Shovels.
• CAT/OEM Dealership experience with CAT/Terex/Bucyrus fleet HMS 2+ years.
• High level of competence on mobile hydraulic & low voltage electrical systems used in Hydraulic Mining Shovels.
• Demonstrated understanding of HMS machine application on site and optimum operation knowledge.
• Ability to work autonomously or with others & lead customer work groups onsite, instruct/teach & knowledge share.
• HMS commissioning and hydraulic tune‑up experience.

Benefits

Company laptop & phone.

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts (e.g., Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown).
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award‑winning WesTrac Institute.
• Employee Referral Program – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5,000 for applicable roles.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world’s largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac we understand that identity is an intersection of many factors. First Nations people, females, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. WORK180 endorsed employer.

Reference Number: 3379

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly supports 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.