Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

2 weeks ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Followmont Transport Pty Ltd Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Lead with Skill. Live with Freedom. Work with Purpose.

Join Followmont Transport in Townsville and experience the best lifestyle Australia has to offer.

This full-time, permanent role gives you the autonomy to lead workshop operations, the flexibility to shape your schedule, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

You'll be the expert behind the scenes, keeping our fleet safe, efficient, and our freight moving across North Queensland—driving performance in a business that's growing fast.

About the Role

You'll manage daily workshop operations, servicing and repairing the local fleet units including Kenworth, Mack, Volvo, Isuzu, and UD. From diagnostics to maintenance, your expertise ensures our vehicles stay road-ready and reliable. This role is critical to maintaining service excellence and customer satisfaction across the region.

Why You'll Love this Role

  • Fair Pay, Real Perks
    – Weekly pay with overtime and penalties, plus a company vehicle + fuel card included in your package.
  • Roster that Supports Work Life Balance
    – Build your own Monday–Friday roster to suit your lifestyle.
  • Autonomy & Ownership
    – Run a modern workshop your way
  • PPE & Uniforms Provided
    – Professionally laundered and ready for you each day
  • Exclusive Discounts
    – Access to our Workplace Benefits Program and health fund savings for singles or families & discounts to everyday items.
  • Wellbeing Support
    – Free access to our Employee Assistance Program, Mental Wellbeing Program, and Workplace Banking.
  • Recognition Programs
    – Be rewarded for your contributions and impact.
  • Security
    – Join a trusted QLD Transport industry leader with a growing fleet and services

What We're Looking For

  • Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent)
  • Experience in heavy vehicle repairs and maintenance
  • Strong leadership and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to upholding safety standards
  • Commitment to Complying with all relevant industry legislation and consistently follow all workplace procedures and policies.
  • Ability to work in a wider depot team environment where communication and transparency are key

How To Apply:

  1. Complete a brief, 5-minute workplace behavioural assessment to help us understand your natural strengths:

OR

  1. Send your resume directly to out Talent team at

Online applications can be tricky we understand that so if you can, we would like to meet you in person at our depot located
10 Everett Street, Bohle, QLD

Followmont Transport
is a passionate family business 100% dedicated to service and maintain a hands-on relationship with customers, our people and suppliers.

Service | Unity | Passion | Integrity | Innovation | Care

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