Diesel Mechanic – Heavy Vehicle Fleet
- Maintain a fleet of coaches and commercial vehicles in a clean workshop.
- Conduct scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs as needed.
Diesel Mechanic opportunity maintaining a well-kept fleet of coaches and commercial vehicles in a clean, well-equipped Cairns workshop.
Signature Staff is recruiting a qualified Diesel Mechanic for our client, a long-established and highly respected company with a stable, long-serving team.
You will join a clean, well-organised workshop and maintain a fleet of coaches and commercial vehicles that are kept in excellent condition. The work is primarily focused on scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance, rather than ongoing breakdown repairs.
For the right person, there is a genuine opportunity to progress into a Leading Hand position.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
- Diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs when required
- Conduct inspections and promptly rectify identified defects
- Ensure vehicles remain safe, reliable and roadworthy
- Maintain accurate service and maintenance records
- Keep the workshop clean, safe and organised
Key Criteria
- Australian-recognised Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Fitter or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic qualification
- Experience maintaining heavy vehicles, coaches, buses or commercial fleets
- Strong preventative maintenance and fault-finding skills
- High standard of workmanship and attention to detail
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Heavy Rigid licence and refrigerant handling licence, or willingness to obtain
- Reliable, safety-focused and comfortable working within a stable team
- Interest in progressing into a Leading Hand position
What’s on Offer
- $50-$55 per hour, depending on experience
- Full-time, workshop-based position in Cairns
- Stable employment with a long-established company
- Clean, professional and well-equipped workshop
- Well-maintained fleet of coaches and commercial vehicles
- Supportive team with long-serving employees
- Genuine opportunity to progress into a Leading Hand role
Ready to Apply?
If you are a qualified Diesel Mechanic looking for stable employment, quality equipment and long-term career progression, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now with your current resume outlining your relevant qualifications and heavy vehicle maintenance experience.
Applicants must currently reside in Australia and hold valid Australian working rights. Our client may consider transferring an existing employer-sponsored visa for a suitably qualified candidate; however, offshore applicants cannot be considered.
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