Hastings Deering

Our team recently attend the Queensland Mining Industry Health & Safety Conference (QMIHSC), where the theme for this year was “Back To The Future.” Showcasing the Driver Safety System (DSS) technology, the team received excellent feedback from it being used in the field. The system is an in-cab detection technology that can help identify and address fatigue and distraction events, enhancing operator safety. Request a quote today - Cat Detect Driver Safety System (DSS) (hastingsdeering.com.au)

Looking for a change in lifestyle that pays off in more ways than one? Got a trade in the Automotive industry? Now's the time to start something BIG! https://lnkd.in/grnQr3K2   Power up your career with Hastings Deering, working on the biggest Cat® equipment around. As one of the world’s largest Cat dealers, the sky's the limit with what machines you can work on. From D11 Dozer to Diggers.   Why work at Hastings Deering? ➜ Competitive hourly rates ➜ Up to $10,000 relocation assistance* ➜ Work life balance - Home every night and weekend for most roles ➜ Get paid for overtime ➜ Work Monday to Friday or some roles offer a 4 days on and 3 days off roster ➜ Safety is at the heart of everything we do   *T&C’s apply. 

We’re always proud to celebrate exciting milestones in our teams’ careers! Leesa, Manager – Talent Acquisition, and Marta, Talent Acquisition Partner, recently celebrated their 10 and 15 years with Hastings Deering. Both play vital roles in shaping the future of the business by finding the right people for the right roles. Congratulations Leesa and Marta! 

We recently assisted the Quilpie Shire Council in trialling the Cat® GraderBit2 system. They found that these new ground engaging tools saved money, time and reduced workplace injury risks.   “It’s certainly worthwhile purchasing a GraderBit2 system, the offset of the initial costs are it’s productivity, health and safety and keeping the operator happy. It’s a no brainer” – Brian Weeks, Works Coordinator, Quilpie Shire Council.   Find out more on our YouTube.

We are thrilled to announce that Rhys, who won our Global Technician Challenge heat in July this year, has achieved an outstanding second place in the ANZI (Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia) regional final of the Caterpillar Inc. Global Dealer Technician Challenge!   Our Training Delivery Manager, Brodie, attended the week-long event and said, “The Caterpillar Global Dealer Learning Team crafted an exceptional competition that pushed each expert-level technician to their limits. I couldn’t be prouder to have served as a mentor for Hastings Deering and to see Rhys secure an impressive second place. The primary assessors were thoroughly impressed by Rhys’s performance and eagerly anticipate his next challenge in Malaga, Spain."   Congratulations to Rhys and all the participants for their incredible achievements. We are proud to have such talented and dedicated professionals representing our company on the global stage.

Our team recently delivered Newlands Group a new Cat® 315 excavator. Their operators and mechanics were on-site to get acquainted with the new machinery and learn about its advanced features and capabilities to ensure optimal performance and safety in their operations moving forward. The Newlands Group team "are looking forward to seeing the increased efficiency and productivity this new excavator will bring to our projects."

This month, Russell is celebrating 30 years with Hastings Deering. Russell first started at Hastings Deering in 1982 as an apprentice diesel fitter. Over the years, he has progressed through roles such as Leading Hand, Service Advisor, and Field Service Supervisor. Today, he is an Account Manager for Quarries and Aggregates. When asked what has kept him at Hastings Deering for so long, Russell emphasized the company’s stability and supportive environment. “I’ve felt valued as an employee and that the business wanted me to be here,” he said. Start your career with Hastings Deering today - https://lnkd.in/gFUhdX9D.

Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) allowed us to connect with our customers, fostering existing relationships and building new ones while also showcasing the latest technology and innovations.   There was a lot of excitement around the high-efficiency electric drive technology of the Cat® 988K XE Wheel Loader. The electric drive system works in conjunction with a Cat C18 engine, offering high power and torque while optimising fuel consumption and reducing emissions.   Congratulations to our incredible events team on another successful expo! 

Congratulations to Alzino & Co Earthmoving who recently won our Undercarriage competition. Our team delivered the Cat® 301.5 Excavator and Alltrade Trailer to their Caboolture location and even Charlie the dog got involved. Alzino commented - “To win this machine was a thrilling shock to all our team. The dedication Hastings Deering have provided our company, for what feels like a hundred years, has been second to none. Thank you for the time you took to come and spend with us and share old stories.”

Earlier this year, in partnership with Caterpillar Inc., we delivered the 6000th D11 dozer to Thiess to acknowledge their significant involvement, ownership, and investment in D11 dozers over the years. Watch the delivery of the 6000th Cat® D11 Dozer to Lake Vermont mine on our YouTube.