Are you a skilled mechanic or technician with experience in heavy vehicles or trailers?

Chandler Macleod is currently seeking a Truck Trailer Service Technician to join a busy and supportive service team in Direk, SA.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the transport and logistics sector, focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
About the Role

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical services on customer trailers and prime movers. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and efficiency of transport operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing mechanical servicing and reconditioning of truck trailers
• Repairing and replacing brakes, bearings, and air systems
• Removing and fitting axle/suspension components with correct torque
• Carrying out fabrication and general trailer repairs
• Maintaining workshop efficiency and accurate documentation

About You

You’re a hands-on technician with a strong work ethic and a commitment to quality. You enjoy working in a team and take pride in delivering reliable mechanical solutions.

You’ll bring:

• Trade qualification or equivalent (preferred but not essential)
• Experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, transport, or plant maintenance
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of trailer brake and air systems (advantageous)
• Welding and fabrication experience (highly desirable)
• A proactive attitude and commitment to safety

Why This Role?

• Competitive hourly rate – up to $55 p/h for the right candidate
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities
• Work with a company that values safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Be part of a growing organisation with a strong industry reputation
• Enjoy a workplace guided by values like teamwork, integrity, and excellence

Apply Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your mechanical career, click “Apply for this job” now!
Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, health screening (including drug & alcohol testing), and proof of right to work in Australia.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.