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As a Mechanical Diesel Fitter at Wilmar Sugar and Renewables, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing our critical locomotive fleet and mobile plant.

This position will be based at Pioneer Mill in North Queensland's Burdekin region, known for its stunning landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and a vibrant community. The Burdekin region offers a fantastic lifestyle with a warm climate, beautiful beaches and a range of recreational activities, making it a great place to live and work.

This position follows a year-round day work roster pattern and may require some weekend work and overtime.

Your Role in Action

• Maintenance Master: Carry out checks and inspections of operating plant and equipment including Loco’s/Break vans as a preventative maintenance measure.
• Fix-It Force: Install, fault find, adjust, repair and maintain machinery as required to keep the plant operating efficiently.
• Collaboration Crew: Work in conjunction and communicate effectively with Mobile Supervisor, Reliability team and the Cane Supply & Transport Supervisors and Drivers.
• Supervise & Comply: Oversee trade assistant. Provide trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team.
• Safety Guardian: Show a strong commitment to safety.

Your Winning Combination

The successful applicant must have previous experience in a similar role, have completed a Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Diesel Fitter) or Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and hold a current C Class Drivers Licence. Bonus points for applicants who have a Forklift, Overhead Crane, Rigger, Dogger and/or EWP High Risk Work licences.

What Wilmar will offer you

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

**This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program**

How to Apply

If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 14th June 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at (07) 4783 0***. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions. 

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.