Field Service Foreman

Company :

Kickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER.

We are seeking an experience and motivated Field Service Foreman to join our Mount Isa team on a lifestyle-friendly 7/7 roster. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team while working with world-class Caterpillar equipment in a dynamic field service environment.

As a Field Service Foreman, you will play a key a leadership role overseeing daily operations, supporting technicians in the field, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard while reporting to the Service Manager.

Who are we and why work with us?
 

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.
 
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive Salary & Security – A rewarding salary package with yearly reviews, along with a range of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security.
• Training & Career Development – Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development specific to your role.
• Leadership Development – At Hastings Deering, we offer the opportunity to be mentored by experienced leaders and give you access to ongoing leadership and professional development training to help you advance in your career.
• Innovation & Improvement – We drive continuous improvement through dedicated initiatives, foster inclusivity with gender/culture work groups and embrace technological advancements to stay at the forefront of our industry.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
• Insurance Benefits – Salary continuance insurance.
• Additional area allowance for residents – Receive a 24.5% area allowance on top of your hourly rate when residing in Mount Isa.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Field Service Foreman at Hastings Deering, you will:

• Lead and supervise field teams – manage and support Field Service Fitters and Technicians to ensure high performance and teamwork.
• Coordinate field service operations – plan and oversee daily activities across multiple customer sites to maintain efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance – support troubleshooting and offer expert advice to resolve complex issues.
• Ensure safe and efficient work practices – oversee maintenance and repairs to meet safety standards and operational targets.
• Build strong customer relationships – maintain positive engagement with customers and key stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture – drive compliance with company procedures and reinforce safety-first behaviours.
• Monitor performance and quality – track job progress, labour utilisation, and service standards to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement – contribute to enhancing processes and performance within workshop and field teams.
   

What you’ll need:

A successful teammate will have experience in:  

• Hold relevant trade qualifications – maintain certification in Diesel Fitting or a related mechanical trade.
• Demonstrate leadership capability – apply supervisory experience within mining or heavy equipment environments.
• Apply strong diagnostic skills – effectively fault-find and maintain Caterpillar or similar heavy equipment.
• Communicate effectively – utilise strong organisational and communication skills to support team and customer outcomes.
• Commit to safety and teamwork – promote a safe work environment and deliver excellent customer service.
• Work independently in the field – manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced field service environment.

Interested? Here’s What’s Next: 

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you!
 

📌 Apply Now – click the button below.
📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618
👤 Contact: Talent Acquisition Partner – Taylor Collett

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.