Company description:

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your engineering career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who we are

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent - problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other - that's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.

Job description:

The role

Symal's growing Plant, People and Logistics team are looking for an experienced Heavy Road Transport Diesel Mechanic to join their team.

Based in Spotswood, VIC, this role is the perfect opportunity for a technician that has gone through the Light/Heavy Automotive stream as this role will be revolving around ongoing maintenance of Symal Group's light and heavy road transport assets.

Your every day:

• Inspect, diagnose, service, and repair heavy road transport assets to meet company and OEM standards, ensuring compliance with roadworthy and safety requirements.
• Report and document maintenance activities, including completing work orders, inspections, and uploading machine assessments and diagnostics with supporting images.
• Maintain workshop and field service vehicles, ensuring cleanliness, proper labeling, and safe storage of tools and equipment in line with HSE standards.
• Manage spare parts and consumables, including conducting monthly stock checks, restocking field service vehicles, and reporting faulty components to the Service Coordinator.
• Collaborate with the Service Coordinator and maintenance team, providing advice on asset condition, assisting in fault analysis, and determining optimal repair strategies.

Who are you?

• Qualified tradesperson with a Certificate III in Automotive (heavy stream preferred), demonstrating technical expertise in diesel mechanics.
• Licensed heavy vehicle operator, holding a current Victorian Heavy Rigid Driver's License (HC preferred), enabling safe and legal operation of transport assets.
• Technically capable and organised, with beginner-level computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office for reporting and diagnostics.
• Experienced in asset maintenance, with a proven track record of servicing, repairing, and ensuring compliance of heavy road transport equipment.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, able to multitask, prioritise daily business needs, and work independently while maintaining high performance standards.

We offer:

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.