Lead 2IC Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Hazeldenes Chicken Farm; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazeldene's Chicken Farm in Lockwood, Bendigo, Victoria is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic 2IC to join our Vehicle Maintenance team. This hands-on role combines exceptional mechanical skills with leadership responsibilities to support the workshop and coordinate daily tasks.

You will service a diverse fleet including trucks, trailers, forklifts and refrigerated equipment, diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance and mentor junior mechanics and apprentices while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy vehicle fleet maintenance and diagnostics.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems.
• Basic electrical fault-finding capability.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Good organisational skills and safety awareness.
• Ability to mentor apprentices and support tradespeople.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workshop activities and allocate maintenance tasks.
• Perform servicing, maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and basic electrical faults.
• Support parts ordering, stock control, and supplier liaison.
• Mentor junior mechanics and apprentices; provide guidance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and safety standards.

Skills

Heavy vehicles

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Leadership

Record keeping

Job description

Hazeldene's Chicken Farm in Lockwood, Bendigo, Victoria is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic 2IC to join our Vehicle Maintenance team. This hands-on role combines exceptional mechanical skills with leadership responsibilities to support the workshop and coordinate daily tasks.

You will service a diverse fleet including trucks, trailers, forklifts and refrigerated equipment, diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance and mentor junior mechanics and apprentices while ensuring safety