Truck Mechanic - Maddington, WA

• (Danny will update)

About the company
Our client is a premier heavy‑haulage and freight service provider in Western Australia, specialising in safely transporting oversized, overweight, and complex loads.

About the role
This role involves hands-on servicing, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs across a diverse truck fleet with a strong focus on Volvo vehicles.

Duties

• Perform scheduled servicing, maintenance, and general repairs on a company owned fleet of trucks (majority Volvo, plus some Kenworth and Mack).
• Carry out diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs using Volvo Tech Tool and other diagnostic systems.
• Complete clutch and brake replacements, component changeouts, and other mechanical repairs (no engine rebuilds).
• Ensure repair and maintenance jobs are completed efficiently within set timeframes.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records, including use of workshop systems and diagnostic tools.
• Assist in supervising and supporting apprentices within the workshop.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment.
• Communicate effectively with management on repair progress, timelines, and any additional work required.

Skills and experience

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent trade qualification).
• Minimum 2 years’ post-apprenticeship experience as a truck mechanic, ideally within a dealership or fleet workshop environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Volvo trucks; ideal candidate will previously of held Volvo Tech Tool logins.
• Solid diagnostic and problem-solving skills, particularly with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Competency in clutch and brake replacements, general servicing, and mechanical changeouts.
• Strong time management skills – ability to complete jobs on schedule without overrun.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; able to work alongside a head mechanic and apprentices.
• Must be based within reasonable distance to the site (no visa sponsorship available at this stage).
• Pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing, required.
• Current driver’s licence (truck licence highly regarded).

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate starting from $48/hr
• Minimum 40 hours per week with overtime paid at 1.5x
• Regular hours from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, additional hours paid as overtime
• Work with a well-maintained fleet in a supportive team environment

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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