Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

5 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Followmont Transport Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Are you a skilled Heavy Vehicle Mechanic ready to take charge of your workspace and plan your own schedule?

We're thrilled to announce an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity in our Cairns Workshop.

Join us and take the reins in a role where your expertise drives success.

Our workshops are the heart of our network, ensuring our vehicles operate safely and efficiently. This is your chance to lead and make a significant impact.

Why This Role?

  • Ongoing support: enjoy a collaborative work environment where you'll work closely with our skilled workshops teams across North Queensland and our broader network, ensuring you're always supported and connected.
  • Rewarding Rate: Enjoy weekly pay, overtime and penalty benefits.
  • Company Vehicle: Getting to and from work with fuel, maintenance and insurance fully provided.
  • Roster: Monday to Friday with hours to suit your lifestyle, helping you achieve the right work-life balance.
  • Take Ownership: You will be provided with a safe, high standard, professional workshop. Set it up for efficiency and compliance - Empowering you to be your best everyday
  • PPE Provided: Uniforms supplied and laundered - keep your home and work life separate.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Access to our Workplace Benefits Program, providing you discounts to major retailers including locally based leisure and essential goods stores.
  • Health Fund Discounts: Giving you ability to access an array of health and wellbeing services at discounted monthly premium.
  • Wellbeing Programs: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program, Mental Wellbeing Program, and Workplace Banking Program.
  • Recognition Programs: Get rewarded for your contributions to your team and the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently manage daily workshop operations, ensuring seamless functionality.
  • Build strong relationships with our drivers and collaborate as part of a greater team.
  • Implement and enforce quality control measures to maintain high standards of workmanship.
  • Exhibit ownership, accountability, and integrity in all aspects of your work.
  • Oversee and closely collaborate with a trade assistant.

What We're Looking For:

  • Valid qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Certificate III) or equivalent.
  • Experience in the Heavy Diesel repair industry.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously with excellent time management skills.
  • Commitment to Safety and Quality Assurance Policies.

About the Role:

Join a collaborative business and work on a fleet of 1000+ units, including brands like Kenworth, Mack, Volvo, Isuzu, and UD. You'll be involved in repairing new trucks, performing routine servicing, diagnosing issues, and conducting maintenance. With our expanding fleet and growing business, this role offers long-term job security.

Apply Now and become a key player in our Cairns Workshop. Be part of a team that values collaboration, excellence, and innovation

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