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LOCAL - CAIRNS WORKSHOP - EXPERIENCED DIESEL FITTER

Job Posted: September 30, 2024

Dawsons Engineering is a family-owned business with deep roots in Far North Queensland. We pride ourselves on providing steady, long-term employment with a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our Cairns-based workshop offers a supportive and friendly team environment, where your skills as a Diesel Fitter will be valued and nurtured.

THIS ROLE IS AVAILABLE FOR AN IMMEDIATE START

Why Join Us?:

  • FNQ Lifestyle: Enjoy the beauty and lifestyle of Far North Queensland with easy access to beaches, rainforests, and outdoor activities.
  • 4-Day Workweek:  Achieve a healthy work-life balance with a stable workshop role that gives you more time for family and leisure.
  • Supportive Team:   Be part of a family-run business where we genuinely care about our people and foster  a positive, team-oriented workplace.
    Steady, Local Work:  No need to travel long distances or work FIFO – stay local with consistent, reliable  work in our Cairns workshop.
  • Long-term, stable employment in a family-friendly workshop and field service environment.
  • Clean, well equipped heavy vehicle workshop.
  • Working in a team that values and encourages quality workmanship.
  • Opportunities for career growth and additional training.
  • Wide variety of work on all types of plant, machinery and vehicles.

If you're an experienced Diesel Fitter looking for steady work with a family business in Cairns, where you can enjoy the FNQ lifestyle and a healthier work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you!

Hit APPLY NOW or email katrina.donkin@dawsonseng.com.au

 


Site / Location
Cairns
Start Date
ASAP
Site Requirements

Must be skilled and experienced with a can-do attitude!


Required trades
  • Trade Qualified with a Certificate III in Engineering, mechanical / plant / heavy road transport/ diesel fitting or equivalent
  • Experience working with heavy machinery, trucks,  diesel and petrol engines.
  • Strong diagnostic, repair, and maintenance skills.
  • Low voltage electrical diagnosis and repair skills.
  • Refrigerant handling license is an advantage.
  • Hydraulics experience is an advantage
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • A commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.
  • Desire to expand your experience through on the job learning.

Duration of Contract
Full-time permanent
Days per week / Hours per day
4 days / 10hrs per day
Qty of personnel

Various roles available for the right candidate.


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