HEAVY DIESEL/ TRAILER MECHANIC

Rise of the Phoenix Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 95 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Permanent full-time position

Salary of AUD 95,000 to 105,000 plus 9

Résumé du poste

Rise of the Phoenix Pty Ltd in Richlands, QLD, is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel / Trailer Mechanic to join our hands-on workshop team. You will service and repair heavy vehicle trailers, diagnose faults, weld components, and fabricate parts as needed to keep our fleet safe and roadworthy.

You will work closely with the Fleet and Workshop Supervisor, maintain digital records, and help minimise downtime while delivering practical, high‑quality repairs in a family‑owned environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in diesel mechanics or heavy vehicle mechanical technology.
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles, trailers or transport equipment.
• Welding skills MIG (and TIG/STICK) with a ticket or trailer fabrication experience preferred.
• Fault-finding skills and safe workshop practices.
• Ability to work independently, follow maintenance priorities and communicate clearly.
• Reliability, attention to detail and pride in quality work.
• Willingness to use Hubfleet; training will be provided.

Responsabilités

• Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on heavy vehicle trailers and equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify faults involving brakes, suspension, air systems, wheel ends and other components.
• Welding and fabrication repairs on trailers and equipment, including cracks and structural work.
• Modify and fabricate parts for specialist trailers.
• Inspect equipment and complete repairs to a safe, roadworthy standard.
• Assist with tyre inspections and fleet upkeep.
• Record work performed and parts used in Hubfleet or other records.
• Report defects and repair progress to the Fleet and Workshop Supervisor.
• Work with drivers to minimise downtime.
• Keep workshop and tools clean, organized and safe.

Connaissances

Diesel mechanics

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Welding – MIG/TIG

Trailer repair

Digital records

Formation

Trade qualification in diesel mechanics

Outils

Hubfleet

Description du poste

Rise of the Phoenix Pty Ltd – Richlands QLD

Rise of the Phoenix Pty Ltd is a family-owned Australian transport and logistics business. We operate approximately 30 trucks and more than 30 trailer combinations across interstate routes.

We are looking for a qualified, hands‑on Heavy Diesel / Trailer Mechanic to join our Richlands workshop team. You will work closely with our Fleet and Workshop Supervisor to keep our trailers and heavy vehicle equipment safe, reliable and ready for work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on heavy vehicle trailers and associated fleet equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify faults involving brakes, suspension, air systems, wheel ends and other mechanical components within your skills and authorisations.
• Carry out welding and fabrication repairs on trailers and equipment, including cracks, brackets, ramps, decks and structural repairs, to a safe and roadworthy standard.
• Modify and fabricate parts and fittings as required for our specialist trailers.
• Inspect equipment, identify defects and complete repairs to a safe, roadworthy standard.
• Assist with tyre inspections, tyre‑related faults and general fleet upkeep.
• Record work performed, parts used and outstanding issues in Hubfleet or other company maintenance records.
• Report defects, parts requirements and repair progress to the Fleet and Workshop Supervisor.
• Work with drivers and operations to help minimise avoidable downtime.
• Keep the workshop, tools and work areas clean, organised and safe.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Trade qualification in diesel mechanics or heavy vehicle mechanical technology.
• Practical experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles, trailers or transport equipment.
• Competent welding skills (MIG and ideally stick or TIG), with a welding ticket or trailer fabrication experience high regarded.
• Sound fault‑finding skills and a good understanding of safe workshop practices.
• Ability to work independently, follow maintenance priorities and communicate clearly.
• Reliable work habits, attention to detail and pride in a job done properly.
• Willingness to use digital maintenance records. Training in Hubfleet will be provided.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent full‑time position based at our Richlands yard.
• Salary of $95,000 to $105,000 plus super, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Stable work supporting our own interstate transport fleet.
• A varied, hands‑on role with a strong focus on trailers, welding and practical repairs.
• A supportive, family‑owned business with direct communication and clear reporting to the Fleet and Workshop Supervisor.