Grant Swasbrick
Fulham,VIC
Summary
Professional tradesperson equipped with relevant skills and ready for leadership responsibilities. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with ability to adapt to changing needs. Expertise in project management, safety protocols, and hands-on problem-solving. Known for effective communication and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Leading Hand
RTL Mining & Earthworks
2019 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and coordinated workflow among team members to enhance productivity.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintenance schedules.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for resource allocation and workforce planning.
- Developed a strong rapport with staff members through effective communication and leadership skills.
- Facilitated smooth workflows by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures.
- Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
- Mentored junior staff members to enhance their technical skills and boost overall team performance.
Diesel Mechanic
RTL Mining & Earthworks
01.2018 - 2019
- Diagnose and repair earthmoving plant and equipment
- Conduct routine servicing and maintenance on plant and equipment
- Acting in leading hand and supervisory roles as required
- Delegating appropriate tasks to suitable personnel
- Communicating with other staff / suppliers to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard in a timely manor
- Assisting with training and educating junior staff
- Progress reporting to management
Farm Manager
A & P Swasbrick
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisting with farm budgeting
- Routine farm tasks
- Oversaw daily farm operations, ensuring optimal production and resource management.
- Developed and enforced safety protocols to ensure compliance with agricultural regulations.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Trained and mentored staff on best farming practices and operational procedures.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
Diesel Mechanic
RTL Mining & Earthworks
2015 - 2017
- Diagnosed and repaired mobile plant, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy-duty vehicles to prevent breakdowns and extend service life.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify mechanical issues, reducing downtime during repairs.
- Mentored junior technicians in best practices for safety and equipment handling.
Site Diesel Mechanic
RTL Mining & Earthworks
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Daily fuelling, greasing and inspection of plant
- Utilising limited resources to achieve desired outcomes
- Liaising with various other contractors on site to ensure flow of work and satisfactory progress
- Repair and maintenance of plant on site
- Prioritising work to maintain productivity
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy-duty vehicles, reducing downtime and enhancing efficiency.
- Reduced downtime for vehicles by diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.
Diesel mechanic
RTL – Loy Yang
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Diagnose and repair earthmoving plant and equipment
- Conduct routine servicing and maintenance on plant and equipment
- Acting in a leading hand role as required
- Working independently in the field
Agricultural Contractor
Self-employed
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Day to day running of a successful small business
- Sowing and harvesting of seasonal crops
- Time management to ensure optimal quality of end product and maximise production
- Customer service
- Repair and maintenance of machinery
- Staff rostering and payroll
- Budgeting including invoicing and bookwork
- Organising sub-contractors
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
William Adams
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Apprentice diesel mechanic
- Field service
- Earthmoving, highway transport and agricultural mechanical experience
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Performed routine maintenance on diesel engines and related systems.
- Assisted in overhauling and repairing heavy-duty equipment components.
- Collaborated with senior mechanics to enhance repair processes and efficiency.
Education
Certificate III- AUR 309-99 - Automotive-(Mechanical Heavy Vehicle-Mobile Plant)
Caterpillar Institute (Vic- Tas)
Tullamarine, VIC01-2006
High School Diploma -
Gippsland Grammer
Sale, VIC01-2001
Skills
- Experienced Diesel Mechanic
- Effective communication skills and team leadership
- Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Capable of working unsupervised
- Commitment to furthering individual skills and education
- Systems trouble shooting
- Project management
- Productivity management
- Field servicing & inspections
- Preventive maintenance
- Health and safety compliant
Certification
- Completed Diesel mechanic apprenticeship at William Adams
- Heavy combination truck licence
- C6 Crane Licence
- RI Rigging Licence
- WP Boom lift licence
- Working at heights training
- Wheel removal and fitting training
- OH&S Reps training
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
RTL Mining & Earthworks
01.2018 - 2019
Farm Manager
A & P Swasbrick
01.2017 - 01.2018
Site Diesel Mechanic
RTL Mining & Earthworks
01.2013 - 01.2015
Diesel mechanic
RTL – Loy Yang
01.2011 - 01.2013
Agricultural Contractor
Self-employed
01.2006 - 01.2011
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
William Adams
01.2002 - 01.2006
Maintenance Leading Hand
RTL Mining & Earthworks
2019 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
RTL Mining & Earthworks
2015 - 2017
Certificate III- AUR 309-99 - Automotive-(Mechanical Heavy Vehicle-Mobile Plant)
Caterpillar Institute (Vic- Tas)
High School Diploma -
Gippsland Grammer
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