Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

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Solo Resource Recovery is a 100% Australian owned and operated industrial services, and waste management company that has been providing efficient waste solutions for government, business and households for 90 years.

All Solo collections vehicles are designed & built by our own manufacturing and engineering department. Our industry leading innovations are complimented by cutting edge Vehicle Management Systems and a genuine customer focus. We take pride in our trucks with our vehicles being clean, well presented, safe, and compliant with all EPA requirements.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and skilled full time Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, based inour busy workshop in Gateshead NSW.

As a part of our Solo team, you will benefit from:

• A competitive base hourly rate
• Good overtime opportunities
• Company uniform and PPE items provided
• On the job training
• A professional, team oriented work environment
• Job security

Reporting directly to the Workshop Foreman, the successful candidate will work on a fleet of Heavy Waste vehicles.Tasks will involve but not be limited to the following:

• General mechanical works
• Welding
• Both major and minor repairs
• Carrying out breakdown repairs
• Scheduled maintenance

The successful applicant will possess:

• Trade certification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical.
• A current rigid truck driver's license
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance & Occupational Health & Safety
• Good communication and organisational skills

Experience in hydraulics, automotive electrics or welding is not essential, but would be an advantage, as would a forklift licence. Previous experience in a similar role would also be highly regarded.

A generous rate will be negotiated, depending on experience.

In accordance with our Company's recruitment process, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Pre Employment Medical, which includes a drug test. A current driving history, with a good driving record will also need to be provided.

If you believe you fit the above criteria, then we want to hear from you

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a heavy vehicle mechanic? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?

Keeping your space clean and green with the latest innovative methods and technologies is our highest priority. If you're looking for a reputable and reliable company to take care of you concerning the collection and management of rubbish and waste of all types, you can count on us. We have been providing our comprehensive services for homes, businesses and councils from Melbourne to Adelaide and up to Tweed Heads for more than eighty years, in which time we've built up an impressive reputation for ourselves. We've also recently started operations in Western Australia.

Striving for total customer satisfaction every single time has been an integral part of our business success, and we adhere strictly to methods and practices that ensures the level of service you receive is never short of excellent.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Keeping your space clean and green with the latest innovative methods and technologies is our highest priority. If you're looking for a reputable and reliable company to take care of you concerning the collection and management of rubbish and waste of all types, you can count on us. We have been providing our comprehensive services for homes, businesses and councils from Melbourne to Adelaide and up to Tweed Heads for more than eighty years, in which time we've built up an impressive reputation for ourselves. We've also recently started operations in Western Australia.

Striving for total customer satisfaction every single time has been an integral part of our business success, and we adhere strictly to methods and practices that ensures the level of service you receive is never short of excellent.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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