Independent Heavy Vehicle Mechanic – Flexible Hours

Followmont Transport Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

PPE Provided

Own roster

Weekly payments

Wellbeing Programs

Discounts

Recognition Programs

Health fund discounts

Job summary

Followmont Transport Pty Ltd in Cairns is seeking a skilled Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to lead and run a busy workshop. This full-time, permanent role puts you in charge of repairs, servicing, and maintenance across a fleet of heavy vehicles, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will work autonomously, manage daily operations, and build strong relationships with drivers while enjoying a company vehicle, PPE, health benefits, and an opportunity to shape the workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Experience in heavy diesel repair.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with strong time management.
• Commitment to safety and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage daily workshop operations.
• Build strong relationships with drivers and collaborate with the team.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures.
• Exhibit ownership, accountability and integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Quality control

Autonomous work

Relationship building

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

Followmont Transport Pty Ltd in Cairns is seeking a skilled Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to lead and run a busy workshop. This full-time, permanent role puts you in charge of repairs, servicing, and maintenance across a fleet of heavy vehicles, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will work autonomously, manage daily operations, and build strong relationships with drivers while enjoying a company vehicle, PPE, health benefits, and an opportunity to shape the workshop environment.