Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Thornton

Hornby Transport Services Pty Ltd.; Thornton; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms supplied

Day and afternoon shift opportunities

Full-time, stable employment

Exposure to Kenworth, Western Star, F`

Job summary

Hornby Transport Services Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team at the Thornton depot in NSW. This full-time role offers a base rate of 50–60 AUD per hour plus overtime, working on a modern fleet including Kenworth, Western Star and Freightliner trucks powered by Cummins engines.

You will diagnose faults, perform scheduled servicing, and repair a range of heavy vehicles, with opportunities for independent work and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with trade certification.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and breakdowns.
• Attend breakdowns on-site or off-site as required.
• Accurately record parts used and work completed.
• Maintain high safety and workmanship standards.

Skills

Heavy vehicle repair

Diagnostics

Time management

Communication

Education

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade qualification

Job description

Job Description

Full-Time | $50–$60 per hour base rate + overtime | Modern Heavy Vehicle Fleet

Hornby Transport Services is looking for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team at our Thornton depot.

This is a full-time opportunity working on a modern and varied fleet, including Kenworth, Western Star and Freightliner trucks, predominantly powered by Cummins engines, along with a range of tipper, flat‑top and tautliner trailers.

If you enjoy diagnosing faults, solving problems and working with a variety of heavy vehicles, this role offers the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Full-Time | $50–$60 per hour base rate + overtime | Modern Heavy Vehicle Fleet

Hornby Transport Services is looking for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team at our Thornton depot.

This is a full-time opportunity working on a modern and varied fleet, including Kenworth, Western Star and Freightliner trucks, predominantly powered by Cummins engines, along with a range of tipper, flat‑top and tautliner trailers.

If you enjoy diagnosing faults, solving problems and working with a variety of heavy vehicles, this role offers the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults and breakdowns
• Working on a variety of heavy vehicle makes and models
• Attending breakdowns onsite and offsite when required
• Identifying problems and developing practical repair solutions
• Accurately recording parts used and work completed
• Working safely and maintaining a high standard of workmanship
• Working independently when required while contributing positively to the wider team

What we offer

• $50–$60 per hour base rate, depending on experience and skills
• Overtime rates apply after 7.6 ordinary hours per day
• Full-time, stable employment
• Work on a modern and varied heavy vehicle fleet
• Exposure to Kenworth, Western Star, Freightliner and Cummins equipment
• A combination of independent diagnostic work and teamwork
• Uniforms supplied
• Day and afternoon shift opportunities
• The opportunity to develop your skills across a range of heavy vehicle equipment

About you

We're looking for a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic who takes pride in their work and can diagnose and repair faults efficiently.

You will ideally have:

• Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade qualification
• Minimum 3 years' post-trade experience
• HR or higher driver's licence
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail and time management
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to accurately record work completed and parts used
• A positive, reliable and safety-focused attitude
• Forklift licence (advantageous, but not essential)

Roster and availability

The position operates Monday to Friday, with a rostered Saturday and on-call component each week.

Availability for rostered on‑call duties is a mandatory requirement of the position. Overtime and applicable allowances are paid in accordance with the applicable arrangements.

Join the team

If you're an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic looking for a stable full-time position where you can work on a variety of quality heavy vehicles, diagnose challenging faults and be part of a good team, we'd like to hear from you.

Please note, only qualified mechanics that are either an Australian citizens or Permanent residents will be shortlisted. Applicants will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment (including a drug and alcohol screen).