Diesel Mechanic / Motor Mechanic

Randstad NV; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Diverse Fleet Exposure

Safety-First Culture

Consistent Hours

Résumé du poste

Randstad is seeking an experienced Motor Mechanic / Mechanical Fitter to join the Public Sector Fleet & Operations team in Melbourne. You will service and repair a diverse fleet from heavy diesel trucks to small plant equipment, ensuring OEM specs and roadworthiness.

The role requires trade qualifications, diesel diagnostics, hydraulics, welding, and the ability to work autonomously in a safety‑conscious public service environment with structured shifts and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification: Cert III or IV in Automotive/Mechanical (Heavy Diesel Stream highly regarded) or post-trades mechanical qualification.
• Experience with diesel engine diagnostics, hydraulic systems, welding, and small plant/equipment maintenance.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence; HR licence and/or Forklift/Loader tickets desirable.
• Autonomy with a strong safety focus and clear communication to liaise with suppliers and operators.

Responsabilités

• Fleet maintenance and servicing of heavy diesel vehicles, municipal plant, light commercial vehicles, and small plant equipment.
• Perform diagnostic troubleshooting, hydraulic servicing, welding, and minor fabrication work.
• Assist with emergency breakdowns to keep core community services operational.
• Order spare parts per procurement guidelines and manage workshop tool serviceability.

Connaissances

Diesel diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Small plant maintenance

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Formation

Cert III or IV in Automotive/Mechanical (Heavy Diesel Stream)

Outils

Diagnostic equipment

Workshop tooling

Description du poste

Motor Mechanic / Mechanical Fitter (Heavy Diesel & Light Stream)

• Sector: Public Sector / Local Government

• Work Type: Full-Time (Initial 3 months, with possible extension)

We are currently seeking an experienced Motor Mechanic / Mechanical Fitter to join our public sector client's Fleet & Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a diverse fleet of council assets-ranging from heavy diesel plant and trucks through to commercial mowers and small engine equipment.

This position plays a critical operational role in keeping downtime to a minimum while ensuring all vehicles and machinery meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Maintenance & Servicing: Perform routine servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and complex mechanical repairs on heavy diesel vehicles, municipal plant, light commercial vehicles, and small plant equipment.

• Fault Diagnosis & Hydraulics: Conduct computer diagnostics, hydraulic servicing, structural welding, and minor fabrication work.

• Breakdown & Operational Support: Assist with emergency breakdown call-outs as required to ensure core community services remain operational.

• Parts & Workshop Management: Order spare parts in accordance with procurement guidelines, maintain workshop cleanliness, and manage tool serviceability.

What You Need to Succeed

• Trade Qualification: Cert III or IV in Automotive / Mechanical (Heavy Diesel Stream highly regarded) or post-trades mechanical qualification.

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated background in diesel engine diagnostics, hydraulic systems, welding, and small plant/equipment maintenance.

• Licences: Current valid Victorian Driver's Licence (Heavy Rigid (HR) licence and/or Forklift/Loader tickets are highly desirable).

• Autonomy & Safety: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, apply sound diagnostic judgment, and prioritize workplace health and safety.

• Communication: Clear communication skills to liaise with suppliers, internal operators, and team coordinators.

What's on Offer

• Diverse Fleet Exposure: Work across a broad mix of heavy plant, municipal trucks, light vehicles, and turf equipment.

• Safety-First Culture: Join a structured public sector environment committed to high safety standards and modern workshop tooling.

• Consistent Hours: Enjoy structured shifts, great work-life balance, and competitive pay rates.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.