Maintenance Technician jobs in United Kingdom

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

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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.