Diesel Technician

Penske Australia & New Zealand; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite parking

Accredited Training & Development

Safety training programs

Competitive remuneration

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Penske Australia & New Zealand's Production Centre in Wacol is seeking a Diesel Technician to assemble, test and commission heavy diesel engines and power packs for defence platforms. You will follow detailed work instructions in a busy production setting, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role offers a stable full-time opportunity, modern workshop facilities, ongoing training and a collaborative culture focused on safety and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification in Diesel Mechanic or heavy vehicle.
• Experience with heavy diesel engines and related equipment.
• Familiarity with MTU, Detroit Diesel or Allison products is advantageous.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test heavy diesel engines and power packs.
• Follow work instructions and maintain production documentation.
• Perform pre-delivery testing and inspections.
• Generate service reports and maintain records.
• Support continuous improvement and safety goals.

Skills

Heavy machinery maintenance

Diagnostics & faultfinding

Reading technical docs

Education

Trade qualification: Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Vehicle / Mobile Plant

Tools

MTU knowledge

Detroit Diesel

Allison product knowledge

Job description

Looking for a role where your skills will contribute to world‑class defence projects? Join our Production Centre in Wacol and play a key role in assembling and testing heavy diesel engines and power packs used in defence platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry-leading products while being part of a highly skilled and supportive team.

What's on Offer

• Stable, full-time opportunity with a global industry leader
• Modern workshop and production environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Collaborative team culture focused on safety and quality
• Opportunity to build expertise across premium diesel engine product lines

About the Role

As a Diesel Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly, testing and commissioning of heavy diesel engines and power packs. Working within a production environment, you'll follow detailed work instructions, complete inspections and testing, and ensure all work is performed to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and test heavy diesel engines and power packs for defence platforms.
• Complete work instructions and production tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Perform pre-delivery testing and inspections.
• Complete job reports and maintain accurate service records.
• Utilise technical publications and production documentation to support quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• A relevant Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle, Mobile Plant or equivalent trade qualification.
• Experience working with heavy diesel engines and associated equipment.
• Sound technical knowledge of MTU, Detroit Diesel and/or Allison products will be highly regarded.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and assembly skills.
• The ability to read and follow technical documentation and work instructions.
• A commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world’s finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.