Diesel Mechanical Fitter
- Service, repair and maintain heavy vehicles and trailers, including preventative maintenance, inspections and breakdown repairs.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and complete troubleshooting, with opportunities to assist with engine builds and overhauls.
- Complete maintenance documentation and help maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop.
About the Company
Our client stands as one of Australia's premier distributors of commercial vehicles. Since establishing the brand for the Australian market in 2016, they have built an unmatched reputation for delivering commercial vehicles engineered specifically for Australia’s demanding conditions. Based in Somerton, they understand that the truck is the backbone of their customer’s business. With a strong focus on quality workmanship and customer service, they offer a supportive working environment where skilled tradespeople are valued and encouraged to take pride in their work.
About the Role
Due to ongoing business requirements, our client is seeking qualified and experienced Diesel Mechanics to join their workshop team on a full-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for motivated mechanics with strong diagnostic and mechanical capabilities who enjoy working across a range of heavy vehicles and trailers. You will be responsible for carrying out servicing, repairs, preventative maintenance and fault finding, ensuring vehicles are maintained to a high standard of safety, reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform servicing, repairs and maintenance on heavy vehicles and trailers.
- Conduct preventative maintenance, routine inspections and safety checks.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and undertake effective troubleshooting.
- Carry out breakdown repairs when required.
- Assist with engine building and overhauls (experience preferred but not essential).
- Complete job cards, service sheets and relevant maintenance documentation.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
- Undertake general workshop duties as required.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:
- A recognised Diesel Mechanic trade qualification.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and proven heavy vehicle maintenance and repair experience.
- Excellent diagnostic, fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
- Your own tools and toolbox.
- A current driver's licence.
- A sound understanding of OH&S requirements within a busy mechanical workshop.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Engine building experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Benefits
- Secure, full-time employment with an established business.
- Join a close-knit and supportive workshop team.
- Varied mechanical work across heavy vehicles and trailers.
- Opportunity to utilise and further develop your mechanical and diagnostic skills.
- A workplace that values quality workmanship, initiative and reliability.
- Stable working environment in Somerton.
How to Apply
If you are a qualified Diesel Mechanic looking for your next opportunity and want to join a business where your skills and contribution are valued, we would love to hear from you.
Please click on the APPLY NOW button and submit your resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience for consideration quoting reference number 76927TH
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