Heavy Vehicle Technician

Bigchiefhire; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure long-term role

State-of-the-art workshop

Overtime opportunities

Expanding SA owned business

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Northeast Auto Group (Northeast Truck Centre, Sunshine Coast) is seeking a skilled Heavy Vehicle Technician. You will service, repair, and maintain trucks and heavy commercial vehicles, delivering high-quality workmanship and reliable results for customers.

You will diagnose issues efficiently, plan jobs, manage parts, and complete all required paperwork. Mentoring apprentices and upholding safety standards are key parts of the role in a modern workshop.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• Extensive industry experience in heavy vehicles.
• Proven ability in diagnosing and repairing a range of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and diagnose mechanical problems on trucks and buses.
• Repair and service heavy vehicles in line with Job Cards.
• Plan jobs and order required parts.
• Complete paperwork for work performed.
• Mentor apprentices and support their development.
• Maintain a strong safety focus in the workshop.

Skills

Trade qualification

Industry experience

Diagnostics

Parts identification

HR Licence (adv.)

Job description

Northeast Truck Centre, Sunshine Coast, are looking for a skilled Heavy Vehicle Technician who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys a collaborative workshop environment. You'll gain variety, stability, and the opportunity to work with modern equipment while delivering safe, reliable results and mentoring the next generation.

As a Heavy Vehicle Technician at our dealership, you’ll service, repair, and maintain a range of trucks and commercial vehicles for our customers. You’ll deliver high-quality workmanship, diagnose issues efficiently, and ensure every vehicle leaves our workshop performing at its best.

About the role

• Analysing and diagnosing mechanical problems
• Repairing and servicing trucks, buses and other heavy machinery in line with Job Cards
• The planning of jobs and ordering the required parts
• Completion of all paperwork regarding work performed
• Mentoring apprentices and assisting with their development
• Maintaining a commitment to safety in the workplace

About you

• Trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (dual trade advantageous)
• Extensive industry experience
• Proven ability in technical diagnosis and repair a range of machinery and heavy vehicles
• Ability to identify specific parts or components
• Driver’s licence (HR Licence advantageous)

What we can offer you

• Secure, long-term role with career growth opportunities
• New, state of the art workshop and the latest technology
• Competitive salary package and overtime opportunities
• Expanding infrastructure and growing SA owned business
• Supportive team environment

About Us

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award-winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.

Northeast Truck Centre, Sunshine Coast, are looking for a skilled Heavy Vehicle Technician who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys a collaborative workshop environment. You'll gain variety, stability, and the opportunity to work with modern equipment while delivering safe, reliable results and mentoring the next generation.

As a Heavy Vehicle Technician at our dealership, you’ll service, repair, and maintain a range of trucks and commercial vehicles for our customers. You’ll deliver high-quality workmanship, diagnose issues efficiently, and ensure every vehicle leaves our workshop performing at its best.

About the role

• Analysing and diagnosing mechanical problems
• Repairing and servicing trucks, buses and other heavy machinery in line with Job Cards
• The planning of jobs and ordering the required parts
• Completion of all paperwork regarding work performed
• Mentoring apprentices and assisting with their development
• Maintaining a commitment to safety in the workplace

About you

• Trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (dual trade advantageous)
• Extensive industry experience
• Proven ability in technical diagnosis and repair a range of machinery and heavy vehicles
• Ability to identify specific parts or components
• Driver’s licence (HR Licence advantageous)

What we can offer you

• Secure, long‑term role with career growth opportunities
• New, state of the art workshop and the latest technology
• Competitive salary package and overtime opportunities
• Expanding infrastructure and growing SA owned business
• Supportive team environment

About Us

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award-winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Engineering and Manufacturing division, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high-performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second-to-none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

*Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre‑employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre‑Employment Medical.

Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations Northeast East Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies.

Closing Date: Thursday, 10 December 2026