Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

About the role

A recruitment agency is looking for a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join the maintenance team of an established transport business that operates a large fleet across several workshops. The team has around 50 maintenance personnel and offers structured training and opportunities to develop technical skills. The role focuses on servicing and maintaining prime movers and modern Euro 6 trucks.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance on heavy vehicles
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues on prime movers
• Perform maintenance and repairs so vehicles stay safe and operational
• Attend breakdowns and help with out-of-hours maintenance when required
• Follow heavy vehicle and dangerous goods legislation and safety requirements

Required profile

• Heavy Vehicle Mechanical trade qualification
• Previous heavy vehicle mechanical experience, preferably with truck or prime mover experience
• Experience with modern Euro 6 trucks is highly regarded
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and equipment

Required skills

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills are advantageous
• Ongoing OEM, JOST and suspension training is provided

What we offer

• Base pay of 46-50 ph plus penalties, overtime and breakdown allowances
• Double time available, with extra payment for breakdown callouts
• Stable work with opportunities to upskill within a large maintenance team
• 6am-6pm shifts plus 24/7 breakdown and on-call support

To apply, send your resume to the recruiter; further jobs are listed on the agency's website.