Diesel Mechanical Fitter

MCG (Aust) Pty Ltd; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Supportive team

Varied heavy vehicle work

Skill development

Quality workmanship culture

Stable environment Dandenong South

Job summary

MCG (Aust) Pty Ltd in Dandenong South is seeking qualified Diesel Mechanics to join their workshop on a full-time basis. You will service, repair and maintain heavy vehicles and trailers to high safety and reliability standards.

The role requires strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, your own tools, a current driver's licence and the ability to work autonomously in a busy workshop. Engine building experience is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised diesel mechanic trade qualification.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with heavy vehicle maintenance experience.
• Excellent diagnostic, fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities.
• Own tools and toolbox supplied.
• Current driver's licence.
• Sound understanding of OH&S in a busy workshop.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engine building experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, repairs and maintenance on heavy vehicles and trailers.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, routine inspections and safety checks.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and troubleshoot.
• Carry out breakdown repairs.
• Assist with engine building and overhauls (preferred but not essential).
• Complete job cards and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop.
• Undertake general workshop duties as required.

Skills

Diesel Mechanic

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Autonomous work

Driver's licence

OH&S awareness

Communication

Engine building (adv)

Education

Diesel mechanic trade qualification

Job description

About the Company

Our client stands as one of Australia's premier distributors of commercial vehicles. Since establishing the brand for the Australian market in 2016, they have built an unmatched reputation for delivering commercial vehicles engineered specifically for Australia’s demanding conditions. Based in Dandenong South, they understand that the truck is the backbone of their customer’s business. With a strong focus on quality workmanship and customer service, they offer a supportive working environment where skilled tradespeople are valued and encouraged to take pride in their work.

About the Role

Due to ongoing business requirements, our client is seeking qualified and experienced Diesel Mechanics to join their workshop team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated mechanics with strong diagnostic and mechanical capabilities who enjoy working across a range of heavy vehicles and trailers. You will be responsible for carrying out servicing, repairs, preventative maintenance and fault finding, ensuring vehicles are maintained to a high standard of safety, reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, repairs and maintenance on heavy vehicles and trailers.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, routine inspections and safety checks.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and undertake effective troubleshooting.
• Carry out breakdown repairs when required.
• Assist with engine building and overhauls (experience preferred but not essential).
• Complete job cards, service sheets and relevant maintenance documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Undertake general workshop duties as required.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

• A recognised Diesel Mechanic trade qualification.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proven heavy vehicle maintenance and repair experience.
• Excellent diagnostic, fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Your own tools and toolbox.
• A current driver's licence.
• A sound understanding of OH&S requirements within a busy mechanical workshop.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Engine building experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Benefits

• Secure, full-time employment with an established business.
• Join a close-knit and supportive workshop team.
• Varied mechanical work across heavy vehicles and trailers.
• Opportunity to utilise and further develop your mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• A workplace that values quality workmanship, initiative and reliability.
• Stable working environment in Dandenong South.