Heavy Vehicle Mechanic – Pinkenba, QLD
- Competitive pay from $40–$47.20 per hour + penalty rate overtime
- Work with a leading commercial vehicle dealership in a modern workshop
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
About the company
Our client is an established dealership and service provider in the heavy vehicle and commercial truck sector, operating as part of a long-standing, family-owned automotive group in Queensland. They specialise in sales, servicing, parts, and maintenance for a leading truck brand, with a focus on delivering high-quality support to commercial and fleet customers. The business prides itself on a modern, well-equipped workshop environment and a supportive team culture.
About the role
This is a hands-on mechanical role in a busy, modern workshop environment working on heavy vehicles (primarily trucks). The position offers both day and evening shift options, with plenty of overtime available at penalty rates. The workshop is clean, well-equipped, and provides everything needed to perform repairs efficiently. There are opportunities for OEM training (both in-person and online), and the role may occasionally involve some breakdown or field work (to be discussed during the process). Uniforms are provided, along with a weekly tool allowance.
Duties
- Carry out a wide range of scheduled and general maintenance tasks – mostly mechanical with some light diagnostics
- Advise of any additional work that is required to the workshop foreman
- Document all work performed including cause and correction and recommend any work not carried out during service and repair.
- Ensure that the customer vehicle is left as they found it (included cleanliness, movement of the seat, radio, Bluetooth and mirror adjustments)
- Supervision of any apprentice that you are assigned
- Appropriately and safely operate all tools and equipment as mandated through safety training. Report any safety, equipment defects or malfunction issues to management immediately.
- Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
- Attend all dealership and service department meetings and online training when requested.
- Keep workshop area neat and clean and be able to account for all dealership-owned tools at all times.
Skills and experience
- Proven experience as a heavy vehicle mechanic, with strong technical mechanical skills
- Solid background in scheduled maintenance, general repairs, relines, cylinder head work, and similar heavy vehicle tasks
- Diagnostic ability is a nice-to-have but not essential — core mechanical competence is the priority
- Relevant trade qualifications (heavy vehicle/diesel mechanic) and licences preferred
- Must already be on shore in Australia (client open to discussing visa renomination/support for the right candidate; accommodation assistance may be available)
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work effectively in a team of around 10 workshop staff
- Reliable, safety-focused approach in a busy workshop setting
Benefits
- $40–$47.20 per hour (Day/Night shift rates)
- Plenty of overtime available at penalty rates
- $20 per week tool allowance
- 2 shifts available Day Shift: 7:30am – 3:36pm / Evening Shift: 4:00pm – 12:00am
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a successful business for this fantastic full-time position, please send us your resume today.
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