Field Service Mechanic
Penrith, NSW
Field-based servicing, repairs & maintenance of mobile plant & equipment
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Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic & electrical faults on-site
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FMCV + fuel card provided | 40 h p/week | Employee benefits
About the role
At Kennards Hire, we’re not just about equipment – we’re about people. Our mechanics play a vital role in keeping our gear in top shape and our customers happy. We're looking for hands-on and customer-focused Field Service Mechanics to maintain and repair a wide range of diesel, petrol, and electric-powered equipment, on-site and in-branch.
What you’ll do:
You’ll be out on-site, diagnosing issues, fixing problems and keeping customers moving. Your responsibilities will include:
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Carrying out on-site servicing, repairs and maintenance across mobile plant and equipment
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Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel faults
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Dismantling, repairing and rebuilding engines, pumps, hydraulic systems and components
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Performing scheduled and preventative maintenance in line with safety and environmental standards
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Completing pre-hire and post-hire inspections to ensure all equipment is Ready for Hire
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Ensuring all work meets Kennards Hire Quality Operational Management and compliance standards
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Accurately completing service records, defect reports and job documentation
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Responding to breakdowns and prioritising jobs to minimise customer downtime
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Working safely at all times and adhering to WHS procedures
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Representing the Kennards Hire brand with professionalism, confidence and pride during customer interactions
About you
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Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle / Diesel / Plant / Mechanical Fitter (or similar)
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Experience working on earthmoving & compaction or power equipment
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
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Ability to work autonomously in a field-based environment
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Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset
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Current driver’s licence
Why You’ll Love Working with Kennards Hire
Kennards Hire has been family-owned since 1948, and that family mindset still drives how we work today. With over 2,000 team members across 200+ locations in Australia and New Zealand, we’re proud to be the largest family-owned equipment hire company in the region and we’re just getting started. Our focus is simple: do what we say we’ll do, support each other, and make our customers’ jobs easy.
In return, we back our people with benefits that genuinely make a difference:
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Profit Share Program with performance bonuses paid twice a year
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Discounted equipment hire for personal projects
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Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
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Leave conversion – convert up to 5 days of unused sick leave to annual leave each year
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Salary continuance insurance after 5 years’ service
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Extra 1% superannuation after 5 years
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Salary sacrifice options
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WHEREFIT discounts on fitness, wellness, meals and activewear
At Kennards Hire, your contribution matters. You’re supported, recognised, and part of a team that genuinely has your back.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which may include a police and medical check.
