Heavy Vehicle/Diesel Mechanic – Workshop & Fleet

Randstad Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty is seeking a Heavy Vehicle/Diesel Mechanic to join our Spring Farm depot in NSW. You will service, diagnose, and maintain a modern heavy-duty fleet, including waste collection trucks and mobile plant, with a focus on safety and quality.

You will work in a stable, local workshop with opportunities for overtime, weekend work, and ongoing training to grow within a national network. A HR Licence is beneficial but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as above or equivalent Australian Diesel Mechanic.
• Proven experience with heavy road transport and mobile plant.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills on diesel engines and hydraulics.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on heavy vehicles and mobile plant.
• Diagnose faults in diesel engines, hydraulics, braking systems and drivetrains.
• Carry out minor auto-electrical troubleshooting and component replacements.
• Prepare vehicles for annual inspections and roadworthiness certificates.
• Adhere to SWMS and depot safety protocols.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Auto-electrical troubleshooting

Safety-minded

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Australian Diesel Mechanic)

Tools

Diagnostic scan tools

Heavy vehicle diagnostics

Job description

Heavy Vehicle/Diesel Mechanic – Workshop & Fleet Spring Farm, NSW

Looking to trade fly-in-fly-out rosters or disorganised roadside runs for a stable position close to home?

We are seeking a trade-qualified Heavy Vehicle/Diesel Mechanics to join the dedicated maintenance team for a nationally recognised environmental management and resource recovery leader based out of their Spring Farm depot.

You will be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, and maintaining a modern, heavy-duty fleet including rear/side-loader waste collection trucks, hook lifts, prime movers, trailers, and on-site mobile plant/earthmoving equipment.

What’s on Offer?

• Job Security & Stability: Work for a national industry leader.
• Work-Life Balance: Local South-West Sydney workshop base.
• Competitive Package: Attractive base rate with regular overtime available + penalty rates and opportunities to work over the weekend.
• Modern Workshop: Access to advanced diagnostic tools, full PPE, laundered uniforms, and strong safety-first work practices.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and internal development opportunities across a national network.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and safety inspections across heavy road vehicles and mobile plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults across diesel engines, pneumatic/braking systems, drivelines, and complex truck hydraulics.
• Carry out minor auto-electrical troubleshooting and component replacements.
• Prepare vehicles for annual inspections, roadworthiness certificates, and compliance standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to safe work method statements (SWMS) and depot health & safety protocols.

What You Bring

• Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent Australian Diesel Mechanic trade qualification).
• Hands-on Experience: Proven track record working with heavy road transport (e.g., Volvo, Scania, Mack, Isuzu, Dennis Eagle) or mobile earthmoving plant.
• Hydraulics & Diagnostics: Confident working with hydraulic pumps/rams, pneumatic valves, and scan-tool fault finding.
• Licence: Current Australian Driver’s Licence (HR Licence highly regarded).
• Attributes: Pride in workmanship, proactive safety mindset, and ability to work effectively within an established team.