Diesel Technician - Marine Defence

Penske Australia & New Zealand; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite parking

Accredited Training & Development

Safety training

Competitive remuneration

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Penske Australia & New Zealand is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician to join our Marine Defence team in Perth, maintaining MTU engine systems and Sauer compressors on defence vessels, with emphasis on reliability and safety.

You will diagnose faults, perform overhauls, and support commissioning and testing, working closely with skilled technicians to deliver critical sustainment for Australia's Defence capability.

Qualifications

• Diesel, heavy vehicle, mobile plant, or mechanical fitter trade qualification.
• Experience in diesel engine maintenance, repair, diagnostics, and fault finding.
• Engine overhauls and major mechanical repairs experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, servicing, repair, overhaul, and testing of MTU engine systems.
• Perform fault diagnosis and technical troubleshooting.
• Complete compressor servicing and overhaul activities.
• Support commissioning, testing, and operational readiness activities.
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and specifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to high quality standards.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Engine diagnostics

Fault finding

Engine overhaul

Interpreting technical drawings

Safety and quality focus

Education

Diesel / Heavy Vehicle / Mobile Plant / Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Tools

MTU engines

Sauer compressors

Job description

Support Australia's Defence Fleet. Build a Specialised Career.

Penske Australia is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician to join our growing Marine Defence team in Perth.

This is more than a maintenance role. It's an opportunity to work on MTU diesel engine systems and Sauer compressor systems that help sustain Australia's Defence maritime capability, while building specialist technical expertise within the Marine Defence sector.

Whether your experience comes from heavy diesel, power generation, mining, transport, industrial, or Defence environments, we will provide the training, support, and technical exposure required to build a rewarding career within the Marine Defence sector.

If you're looking for challenging work, long-term career stability, ongoing technical development, and the chance to contribute to nationally significant Defence capability, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Join Penske?

Build a Specialist Skill Set

Develop expertise on world-class MTU propulsion systems and Sauer compressors through hands‑on experience, technical mentoring, and ongoing training.

Work That Matters

Play a direct role in supporting Australia's Defence maritime capability through the maintenance, repair, and sustainment of critical vessel systems.

Diverse and Challenging Work

No two days are the same. You'll be involved in diagnostics, overhaul, commissioning, testing, rectification, and maintenance activities across workshop and vessel-based environments.

Long-Term Stability

Join a well‑established Defence support team delivering critical sustainment outcomes for the Royal Australian Navy, with a strong pipeline of ongoing maintenance and overhaul work.

Career Development Opportunities

Whether your goal is to become a specialist technician, leading hand, technical expert, or supervisor, Penske offers clear pathways for long‑term professional growth through technical training, mentoring, and hands‑on experience.

Work Alongside Industry Experts

Be part of a highly skilled team that values quality workmanship, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and safety.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and employment benefits.
• OEM training and ongoing technical development.
• Opportunity to develop expertise on MTU engine systems and Sauer compressor systems.
• Long-term Defence sustainment work supporting the Royal Australian Navy.
• Career progression opportunities within the Marine Defence team and across Penske's broader operations.
• Exposure to diverse industries including Defence, power generation, on-highway and off-highway applications.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

About The Role

As a Diesel Technician within our Marine Defence team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, repair, overhaul, and testing of MTU engine systems and Sauer compressor systems supporting Defence maritime platforms.

Working closely with experienced technical personnel, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting maintenance, repairs, and overhaul activities on diesel engine systems.
• Performing fault diagnosis and technical troubleshooting.
• Completing compressor servicing and overhaul activities.
• Supporting commissioning, testing, and operational readiness activities.
• Interpreting technical manuals, drawings, and specifications.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the highest quality standards.

This role provides exposure to complex mechanical systems and is ideal for a technician who enjoys problem‑solving, precision work, and technical challenges.

About You

You are an experienced tradesperson who takes pride in delivering quality work and enjoys finding solutions to complex mechanical problems.

You Will Ideally Have

• A Diesel, Heavy Vehicle, Mobile Plant, Mechanical Fitter, or equivalent trade qualification.
• Experience in diesel engine maintenance, repair, diagnostics, and fault finding.
• Experience conducting engine overhauls and major mechanical repairs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The following will be highly regarded but are not essential:

• Experience with MTU engines.
• Experience with Sauer compressors or similar compressor systems.
• Previous Defence, maritime, power generation, mining, industrial, or heavy diesel experience.
• Exposure to commissioning and testing activities.

Join a Team That Keeps Defence Moving

If you're an experienced technician looking for a role that offers technical challenge, career development, job stability, and the opportunity to support Australia's Defence capability,

Why choose Team Penske?

Benefits

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.