Mechanic Heavy

Central Coast Council NSW; Gosford; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Permanent full-time

Erina Depot base

Job summary

Central Coast Council NSW is seeking a Mechanic (Heavy) to service and repair our diverse fleet, performing fault finding, maintenance and compliance checks. You will work in a busy workshop, supporting apprentices and ensuring safe workshop operations daily.

The role offers a permanent full-time contract with a 9-day fortnight, a base at Erina Depot and opportunity for career progression through skill development and superior service delivery to the Central Coast community.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Mechanical Technology or related field and ongoing professional development.
• Current NSW Fair Trading Tradesperson Certificate.
• Construction General Induction Card – NSW SafeWork or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy fleet vehicles and equipment across multiple trades.
• Perform servicing, fault-finding, repairs and compliance checks.
• Support apprentices and help run the workshop safely and efficiently.
• Ensure vehicle asset management using IPS/TechOne systems and keep records up to date.

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Mechanical Technology

NSW Fair Trading Tradesperson Certificate

Construction General Induction Card

Tools

IPS

TechOne

Job description

Love getting your hands dirty, solving mechanical problems and keeping the big gear moving? Join our workshop team and help keep the Central Coast running-one heavy vehicle, machine and clever fix at a time.

• Work with a skilled, customer focused & friendly crew that gets things done
• Get hands-on with a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles and mobile plant
• Enjoy the security of a permanent full-time role
• Make more room for life with a 9-day fortnight

As our Mechanic (Heavy), you will be a key part of the Plant & Fleet Unit-the team that keeps Council's vehicles and equipment safe, reliable and ready for action. From servicing and fault-finding to repairs and compliance, your work will help our teams deliver for the Central Coast community every day.

No two days need to look the same. You will apply your mechanical know-how to be responsible for appropriate maintenance and repairs, conducting registration checks, guiding apprentices and helping the workshop run safely and efficiently.

Best of all, the work you do in the workshop creates real value out in the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate III qualification in Heavy Commercial Mechanical technology or related field, combined with ongoing professional development
• A current NSW Fair Trading Tradesperson Certificate
• A valid Construction General Induction Card - NSW SafeWork or equivalent
• Recent experience in the repair of late model Fleet vehicles and equipment including multiple trade disciplines in hydraulics, auto electrics & pneumatics
• Knowledge of and recent experience in the use of vehicle asset management systems (IPS, TechOne or similar), email and other internet applications
• Knowledge of parts and material acquisitions and administration systems for their procurement
• Knowledge and understanding of industry standards, legislative requirements, principles and trends.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of, or obtain, the vaccinations/immunisations required for this position as part of the pre-employment medical assessment

You will also be willing to obtain:

• HAVIS Vehicle Examiners Certificate - Heavy Vehicle
• A current Class MR Drivers Licence

What's in it for you?

Start on a salary of up to $79.2K, with the opportunity to progress to a maximum salary of $85.2K following assessment of your skills and performance. You will also receive 12% superannuation plus Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions per week.

• Permanent full-time security
• A local base at Erina Depot
• Light vehicle mechanics are encouraged to apply

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 18 October 2026.