Heavy Vehicle Technician

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Looking to work directly for an OEM Truck Dealership? Interested in joining a business who are leading the charge towards battery electric and renewable fuels solutions?

We are seeking qualified Heavy Vehicle Technician to join Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) Prestons. Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) Australia are primary vehicle distribution centres for Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks and UD Trucks, offering sales, service and parts for Volvo Group vehicles.

This role will be based at our Volvo Commercial Vehicles dealership in Prestons, which forms part of the larger Volvo Group Australia umbrella. Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the team of workshop staff are made up of Mechanics, Auto-Electricians, Apprentices, Parts Interpreters, Service Advisors and Costing Clerks. The VCV Prestons dealership pride themselves on an inclusive and stable work environment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Steering and suspension repairs
• Electrical faults, diagnosis and repairs
• Braking systems diagnosis and repairs
• Preventative maintenance services and repairs
• Offisite and breakdown repairs

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• A Heavy Vehicle mechanical qualification
• Experience working with Volvo, Mack, UD or other European truck or bus brands is highly regarded
• Some exposure to light auto-electrical work
• A pro-active attitude with a drive to work efficiently
• A positive safety attitude with a team-focused mindset

What's in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Yearly earning potential of $92K to $112K dependent on experience
• $49.09 weekly tool allowance and quarterly bonuses
• 18% shift loading for afternoon shift
• Uniforms supplied with on-site laundering
• A clean workshop environment with great employee facilities
• Permanent role, Monday to Friday, overtime available
• Generous parental leave program
• Opportunity for upskilling to become dual trade qualified

If you want to make a real impact in your career and work for a business who cares for their people, Volvo Group Australia is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background and reference checks.

Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to your recruitment process.

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We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.