Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

1 month ago


Cairns City, Queensland, Australia JJ's Waste & Recycling Full time

Lifestyle Opportunity in Tropical North Queensland

Live the boating, camping and fishing lifestyle with a career as a heavy vehicle mechanic at JJ's Waste & Recycling in Cairns.

  • We offer an excellent team environment with new opportunities for advancement
  • National family-owned and operated business with over 90 years of experience in waste management
  • Ongoing career training and development to ensure your long-term stability and success in the essential services industry
  • We value our employees' work-life balance and will work with you to achieve it
About the Role

As a qualified HCV Mechanic at JJ's Waste & Recycling, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our fleet of vehicles in Cairns. This is a full-time, permanent role that offers job stability and reliability.

The successful candidate will report to the Cairns Workshop Manager and will be required to perform mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and servicing of heavy vehicles, trailers, and static equipment.

You will enjoy working in a safe and professional environment, with great pay rates and benefits. We also offer flexible work arrangements to help you achieve your work-life balance.

About You

  • Trade qualification as a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic is essential
  • A minimum of two years' experience in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair is preferred
  • Commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship is a must
  • You should be able to work independently, unsupervised, and as part of a team
  • Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances is essential
  • You will be subject to a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol testing
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career growth and well-being, including:

  • A competitive salary of $58 per hour plus superannuation
  • Full-time, permanent employment with job stability
  • Lifestyle opportunity in tropical North Queensland
  • New uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • On-site parking and local depot/workshop
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Introductory and ongoing training
  • Health fund discounts
  • Salary sacrificing and novated leasing (including tools of the trade)
  • Banking partnerships with financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice
  • Discounts at over 100 retailers (including groceries and fuel)
  • Car servicing, parts, and accessories discounts, plus new car discounts
  • Flexible work arrangements, including four days a week without a reduction in take-home pay
NEXT STEPS

Interested applicants should apply now for this exciting opportunity to join our team as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in Cairns.



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