Senior Heavy Vehicle Technician

WORKPAC · Gold Coast · Casual/Holiday
Posted 1d ago

Senior Heavy Vehicle Technician

WORKPAC
Gold Coast

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Casual/Holiday

~$121k - $131k(Estimated)
$61.25-$66.25 p/hour
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Carry out major and complex vehicle repairs and maintenance
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to apprentices and junior technicians

Job details

  • Temp to Perm Opportunity
  • ASAP Start
  • Stapylton Location

About Our Client

Our client is an Australian independent provider of heavy vehicle fleet maintenance, repairs and compliance support, servicing trucks, trailers and buses across workshops, customer sites and field service operations.

With operations across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, our client provides truck, trailer and bus repairs, servicing, parts, breakdown support, auto-electrical repairs, fabrication and on-site fleet maintenance. They are looking for a Senior Heavy vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join their team in Stapylton.

What You Will Be Doing

Based at their Stapylton Location they are seeking  a Senior Heavy Vehicle Technician to join their team. Successful candidates will be required to work Monday Friday, between 6.30am to 3.30pm. Daily duties will include:

  • Carry out major and complex vehicle repairs and maintenance
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
  • Inspect vehicles and identify repair requirements
  • Coordinate repairs with the Parts Team and Leading Hand
  • Complete detailed inspections and accurate job reports
  • Ensure repairs meet company, safety and NHVR standards
  • Monitor workshop productivity, quality and turnaround times
  • Identify recurring faults and reduce rework
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to apprentices and junior technicians
  • Assist with training and onboarding of new team members
  • Liaise with customers, site supervisors and suppliers when required
  • Research technical information to support complex repairs
  • Manage allocated repair timeframes and workshop priorities
  • Follow all company servicing, safety and operational procedures

Pay Rates:

Casual: $61.25$66.25 per hour + super, depending on experience

Permanent: $49.00$53.00 per hour + super, depending on experience

What You Will Need

  • Mechanical Trade Qualification Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology or equivalent
  • Current Trade Licence required
  • Current valid Drivers Licence required
  • Welding, fabrication, hot work and confined space qualifications or experience ideal
  • Working knowledge of WHS Practices and Regulations
  • Proven tenure as a qualified tradesperson
  • Substantial relevant experience in the repair and maintenance of various heavy vehicle or machinery together with the ability to diagnose and rectify mechanical faults
  • Understanding of leadership, training, and mentoring practices

Whats In It For You? 

  • Work-life balance
  • Great company culture
  • Opportunity to go Permanent (3-6 months)

If you would like more information & want to have a chat, please dont hesitate to APPLY NOW, or contact me;

Apply now!

Sophie Campbell Recruitment Coordinator

Email: sophie.campbell@workpac.com

Phone:0455 742 654or07 5556 2229

Job Ref: BSINDJ2026144428

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Skills

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Certificate iii in automotive mechanical technologyConfined space qualificationsCurrent trade licenceCurrent valid drivers licenceCustomer liaisonElectrical fault diagnosisFabricationHeavy vehicle repair and maintenanceHot workHydraulic fault diagnosisLeadershipMechanical fault diagnosisMechanical trade qualificationMentoring and trainingTechnical researchWeldingWorkplace health and safety (whs) practicesWorkshop supervision

Licenses & certifications

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Confined space certificationFabrication certificationHot work certificationTrade licenceTrade qualification certificateWelding certification

Perks & benefits

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Great company cultureOpportunity to go permanentWork-life balance

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