Heavy Diesel Mechanic → Workshop Supervisor Pathway

East Coast Diesels; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO roster

Career progression

Supportive team

Coastal lifestyle

Job summary

East Coast Diesels in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast is hiring a Heavy Diesel Mechanic. Start on the tools, with a clear pathway to leadership roles including workshop supervisor and office coordination.

You will work across workshop and field service, handling customer communication, job booking, workflow organization, and parts management, with a supportive team and a progression to management.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in heavy vehicle mechanics + 2+ years post-trade experience.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a wide range of trucks and diesel equipment.
• Answer customer calls and enquiries.
• Book in jobs and organise daily workflow.
• Order parts and coordinate suppliers.
• Accurate record-keeping and timely job completion.
• Safe work practices at all times.
• Lead and progress into management.

Skills

Heavy diesel knowledge

Diagnostics

Customer communication

Workflow organization

Education

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade certificate

Job description

Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast QLDFull time | $45-$55 per hour | RDO Roster | Career Growth

East Coast Diesels (ECD) in Maroochydore is expanding, and we're looking for an enthusiastic Heavy Diesel Mechanic who's ready for the next step in their career. This role starts on the tools - but is designed to grow into a workshop supervisor/office leadership position.

If you're a skilled mechanic who enjoys customer interaction, organising jobs, and keeping a workshop running smoothly, this is your chance to build toward a long-term leadership role while still staying hands-on.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• RDO roster for genuine work/life balance
• Clear pathway to a workshop supervisor/management role
• Supportive, growing team with a great culture
• Diverse work across trucks, plant, civil, ag and more
• Sunshine Coast lifestyle - coastal scenes, no city traffic, no stress

About the Role

You'll begin as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic, working across workshop and field service jobs. As you settle in, you'll gradually take on leadership and office responsibilities, including customer communication, job booking, workflow organisation, and parts management.

Your day may include

• Maintaining a wide range of trucks and diesel equipment
• Answering customer calls and enquiries
• Booking in jobs and organising daily workflow
• Ordering parts and coordinating suppliers
• Accurate record-keeping and timely job completion
• Safe work practices at all times
• Working independently and collaboratively
• Opportunities for career progression into management
• Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade certificate + 2+ years post-trade
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability
• Basic welding experience/qualifications
• Professional communication and customer service skills
• Confidence speaking with customers and managing bookings
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Initiative + ability to spot new business opportunities
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage workflow
• Enthusiasm and a sense of humour

Why Join ECD?

We're a growing, supportive team that invests in our people. This role is ideal for someone who loves being on the tools but also wants to step into leadership, office coordination, and customer management. You'll enjoy variety, stability, and a workplace that values your contribution - with a clear pathway to a future workshop manager role.

Learn more atwww.eastcoastdiesels.com.auOnly successful applicants will be contacted.

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