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Maintenance Officer - Diesel Fitter


Company : Kinsley Power Systems


Location : Proserpine, Queensland


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Tassal Group, we are dedicated to Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow.With over 35 years of aquaculture experience, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We are committed to producing accessible food, supporting communities, and delivering strong economic results, all while prioritising sustainability to ensure a prosperous, healthy planet for future generations.The role:Join ourMaintenance teamas aDiesel Fitterat Tassal''sProserpine Prawn Farm, where you''ll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Reporting to theMaintenance Manager, you''ll work as part of our skilled maintenance team to ensure the reliability of our heavy machinery and equipment in this dynamic, hands-on role perfect for proactive tradespeople who enjoy both independent problem-solving and team collaboration.You''ll work a2/2/3 roster(12-hour shifts) with abuilt-in long weekend every other week, giving you unbeatable work-life balance to enjoy the stunning Whitsundays region. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and repairing our heavy machinery fleet (Caterpillar equipment, pumps and vehicles), troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize downtime, following strict safety and compliance standards, and participating in an on-call rotation as needed to support operations.If you''re aqualified Diesel Fitterwho thrives in fast-paced, practical environments, this is your opportunity towork locally, earn well, and enjoy more free time!Responsibilities:Perform maintenance and repairs on our operational fleet, including:Heavy Caterpillar machinery (dozers, excavators, loaders)Auxiliary equipment (pumps, generators, aerators)Light vehicles (utes, trucks)Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs efficientlyFollow strict safety procedures zero harm cultureIdentify and escalate risks to minimise operational downtimeComplete work orders and documentation accuratelyRole requirements:Trade qualification (Diesel Fitter or Motor Mechanic)Experience working with heavy machinery (advantageous)Strong problem-solving skills and can diagnose and fix issuesGood communication and can to report issues clearlyReliable and safety-focusedA current drivers licence.Full-time working rights in Australia.Role offerings:Competitive salary + on-call allowances + all tools provided2/2/3 roster = lots of long weekends + no FIFOSalary packaging + novated leasing + rewardsHealth & wellbeing support for you & familyGrow with Australia''s aquaculture leaderCompany culture:Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do it safely.We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.If you have any questions, please email Jeff atTalent@tassal.com.au #J-18808-Ljbffr