Heavy Vehicle Technician

Northeast Auto Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stable hours

Career growth

Family-owned

Job summary

Northeast Auto Group Sunshine Coast is seeking a skilled Heavy Vehicle Technician to join our growing team. You’ll service, maintain and repair trucks and commercial vehicles to the highest safety and quality standards, keeping customers on the road.

We are a family-owned organisation valuing safety, teamwork and professional development. We offer competitive industry rates, stable full-time hours and clear opportunities to grow with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (essential).
• Strong diagnostic skills (essential).
• Minimum 3 years’ post-trade experience as a heavy vehicle mechanic (essential).
• Current driver’s licence (essential).
• Retail workshop experience (desirable).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management, organisation, and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Plan jobs and order required parts.
• Work to job card requirements and timelines.
• Identify and report any additional repair needs.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety in every task.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Safety focus

Education

Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification

Job description

Northeast Auto Group Sunshine Coast is seeking a skilled Heavy Vehicle Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of trucks and commercial vehicles. Your expertise will help ensure every job is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard, keeping our customers on the road.

What You’ll Do:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Plan jobs and order required parts
• Work to job card requirements and timelines
• Identify and report any additional repair needs
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time
• Maintain a strong focus on safety in every task

What You’ll Bring:

• Trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (essential)
• Strong diagnostic skills (essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ post-trade experience as a heavy vehicle mechanic (essential)
• Current driver’s licence (essential)
• Retail workshop experience (desirable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management, organisation, and prioritisation abilities

What We Offer:

• Competitive industry rates – we recognise and reward your skills.
• Stable full-time hours with a secure, reliable income.
• Career growth and professional development within a supportive team.
• A family-owned organisation that values safety, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Role responsibilities

• Reassemble vehicles in accordance with documented procedures and processes – pre accident damage condition
• The day-to-day duties of this role include disassembling damaged body panels and reassembling once repaired.
• Test and evaluate reassembly components for safety and operability
• Parts check list and allocate to correct vehicles repaired
• Using hand tools and battery power to remove damaged parts and replace Ensuring the vehicle disassemble and reassembled in accordance with documented processes and procedures

Does this sound like you?

• Automotive labouring skills and knowledge
• Strong commitment to working safely
• Good attitude, with excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Reliable, hardworking and a team player

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Relevant experience and qualifications
• Drivers Licence
• Appropriate Australian working rights
• Be a strong team player
• Genuine interest in the heavy vehicle industry

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, an 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.

Ready to make the move

*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 and random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.

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.