Field Service Mechanic

Field Service Mechanic
Penrith, NSW

• Field-based servicing, repairs & maintenance of mobile plant & equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic & electrical faults on-site
• 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:

• Carrying out on-site servicing, repairs and maintenance across mobile plant and equipment
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel faults
• Dismantling, repairing and rebuilding engines, pumps, hydraulic systems and components
• Performing scheduled and preventative maintenance in line with safety and environmental standards
• Completing pre-hire and post-hire inspections to ensure all equipment is Ready for Hire
• Ensuring all work meets Kennards Hire Quality Operational Management and compliance standards
• Accurately completing service records, defect reports and job documentation
• Responding to breakdowns and prioritising jobs to minimise customer downtime
• Working safely at all times and adhering to WHS procedures
• Representing the Kennards Hire brand with professionalism, confidence and pride during customer interactions

About you

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle / Diesel / Plant / Mechanical Fitter (or similar)
• Experience working on earthmoving & compaction or power equipment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
• Ability to work autonomously in a field-based environment
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• 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:

• Profit Share Program with performance bonuses paid twice a year
• Discounted equipment hire for personal projects
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Leave conversion – convert up to 5 days of unused sick leave to annual leave each year
• Salary continuance insurance after 5 years’ service
• Extra 1% superannuation after 5 years
• Salary sacrifice options
• 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.