Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Mechanics
Job description
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Diesel Motor & Specialist Mechanics – Elevated Work Platforms (EWP)
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Salary: Competitive Salary + Overtime + Long-Term Opportunities
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Relocate to Australia and Build Your Future in Western Australia
Global Talent Professionals is currently seeking experienced Diesel Motor & Specialist Mechanics – Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) to join a growing industrial and equipment maintenance operation in Perth, Western Australia.
This is an exciting opportunity for skilled diesel mechanics seeking long-term employment, career stability, and the opportunity to build a future in Australia within a professional and safety-focused company.
If you have experience working on diesel-powered machinery, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP), telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, generators, or industrial equipment, we want to hear from you.
Why Western Australia?
Western Australia offers an outstanding lifestyle and career opportunity for skilled workers, including:
- Excellent work-life balance
- Strong industrial and construction industry growth
- Modern cities and regional communities
- Beautiful beaches, outdoor lifestyle, and warm climate
- High demand for skilled diesel and specialist mechanics
- Opportunity to build long-term residency and career pathways in Australia
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, and evaluate diesel-powered machinery and equipment
- Service, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Work on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP), telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and lighting towers
- Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
- Conduct pre-delivery inspections to ensure operational readiness
- Diagnose and repair diesel and gas engines, transmissions, and air brake systems
- Dismantle, repair, and reassemble engines and mechanical components
- Test and adjust repaired components to ensure performance and reliability
- Complete service reports and maintenance documentation
- Maintain tools, equipment, and workshop areas in a safe condition
- Follow Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) procedures and site requirements
- Participate in toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and team activities
- Support apprentice development and team operations where required
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Diesel Motor Mechanic or Specialist Mechanic
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic capability
- Proven experience working on MEWP equipment, boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, telehandlers, generators, and industrial machinery
- Ability to diagnose faults using manual and computer-based diagnostic tools
- Strong understanding of safety and operational procedures
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to provide employment documentation supporting experience and qualifications
- International industry experience highly regarded
- Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work independently or within a team environment
What’s On Offer
- Permanent full-time employment in Australia
- Competitive salary package with overtime opportunities
- Visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates
- Long-term career growth and employment stability
- Combination of workshop and field service work
- Exposure to a broad range of industrial and diesel-powered equipment
- Supportive and safety-focused workplace
- Modern workshop facilities and equipment
- Assistance with relocation and onboarding process
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Accommodation assistance may be available for eligible candidates
- Support with Australian trade recognition and licence requirements where applicable
About Global Talent Professionals
Global Talent Professionals partners with engineering, industrial, and transport businesses across Australia to connect skilled international professionals with long-term employment opportunities.
We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and supporting both employers and candidates through professional international recruitment solutions.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Diesel Motor or Specialist Mechanic looking for a long-term opportunity to relocate and work in Australia, we encourage you to apply today.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team.
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Lead with your MEWP and EWP experience prominently in your Personal Statement — the advert lists MEWP, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers as core equipment, so name each type you have worked on.
📊 Quantify your maintenance history: e.g. 'Serviced fleet of 30+ diesel-powered MEWPs, reducing unplanned downtime by 25% over 12 months' to demonstrate scale of experience.
🔧 List specific diagnostic tools and software you have used (e.g. OEM diagnostic platforms, CANbus tools) as the advert explicitly requires computer-based diagnostic capability.
🌐 If you hold any relevant Australian or internationally recognised certifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, forklift licence, IPAF card), include them clearly — the advert values international industry credentials.
🎯 Include a dedicated 'Equipment Experience' section listing every machine type (boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, generators, lighting towers) to pass ATS screening for this equipment-specific role.
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Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Serviced and repaired a fleet of 28 diesel-powered MEWPs including boom lifts and scissor lifts, achieving a 22% reduction in unplanned breakdowns over 12 months through structured preventative maintenance schedules.
- •Diagnosed and resolved complex hydraulic and electrical faults on telehandlers and forklifts using OEM computer-based diagnostic tools, completing an average of 15 repair jobs per week with full WHS-compliant documentation.
- •Mentored 2 apprentice mechanics across engine dismantling, air brake system repair, and pre-delivery inspection procedures, contributing to both passing their end-point assessments within the target timeframe.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Global Talent Professionals' search for an Elevated Work Platform Diesel Mechanic in Perth, Western Australia aligns precisely with my background in MEWP servicing and hydraulic systems diagnostics. With over five years' hands-on experience maintaining boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers, I have developed strong fault-finding capability across both mechanical and electrical systems, consistently meeting WHS standards on busy industrial sites.
My background in diesel engine repair and preventative maintenance has seen me manage scheduled servicing programmes for fleets of 25 or more machines, using computer-based diagnostic tools to reduce unplanned downtime and complete thorough service documentation. I have also supported apprentice development within workshop teams, contributing to a safety-focused culture through toolbox meetings and briefings.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk us through your process for diagnosing a hydraulic fault on a boom lift — what steps do you follow from initial symptom to repair?
- ›What computer-based diagnostic tools have you used on diesel-powered MEWPs, and how do you interpret fault codes?
- ›Describe your experience with air brake system repairs — what are the most common failure points you have encountered?
- ›How do you approach a pre-delivery inspection on a scissor lift to confirm operational readiness?
- ›What preventative maintenance schedule would you recommend for a telehandler operating in a high-use construction environment?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safety hazard during routine maintenance and how you handled it.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to diagnose a particularly complex fault with limited information — what was your approach?
- ›Give an example of when you supported an apprentice or junior mechanic and how you helped them develop their skills.
- ›Tell me about a time you had to complete urgent repairs under time pressure — how did you manage the workload?
- ›Describe a situation where you disagreed with a colleague about a repair method — how did you resolve it?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you identified a safety hazard during routine maintenance and how you handled it.
Describe a situation where you had to diagnose a particularly complex fault with limited information — what was your approach?