Permanent | Competitive Rates | Workshop + Field Work
Join a leading national plant hire company supplying cranes and lifting equipment to major infrastructure, construction, and civil projects across Australia. We’re on the hunt for a skilled Crane Mechanic to maintain and repair a fleet of high-performance mobile and tower cranes.
Our client is a well-established hire and lifting solutions provider, with a reputation for quality gear and reliable service. They work with tier-one contractors, government projects, and private clients, offering both dry and wet hire across slewing cranes, pick and carry cranes, tower cranes, and rough-terrain machines.
You'll be responsible for servicing and repairs in the workshop and out on-site, keeping downtime to a minimum and ensuring equipment is compliant, safe, and ready to go.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, inspect, and repair a range of mobile and tower cranes
- Diagnose faults in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Respond to field breakdowns and emergency call-outs as needed
- Carry out pre-hire inspections and post-job assessments
- Work with the service team to plan jobs and order parts
- Ensure all repairs meet compliance, safety, and OEM standards
- Maintain accurate service records and job documentation
- Support workshop operations and assist in major repairs or rebuilds
- Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitter / Heavy Vehicle / Plant Mechanic)
- 3–5+ years’ experience working on cranes (slewing, tower, pick & carry, crawler, or similar)
- Strong working knowledge of crane hydraulics, slew systems, engines, winches, and electrics
- Familiarity with brands like Liebherr, Tadano, Terex, Franna, Demag, Manitowoc or similar
- White Card (Construction Induction) – Essential
- High-Risk Licence (CN, C6, or equivalent) – Desirable
- Current Driver’s Licence – Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and travel to client sites when required
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screen
- Be part of a growing national lifting and plant hire company
- Long-term, full-time opportunity with consistent work
- Work on a modern fleet of cranes and high-quality equipment
- Competitive hourly rate + site allowances for field work
- Access to service vehicles, high-end tools, and training
For more info, contact Haydon on 0405 366 627 or email your CV to Haydon.ricketts@acrworld.com