Senior Heavy Vehicle Fleet Manager & Hands-on Lead Mechanic

CHWM Contractors

Emerald

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

CHWM Contractors in Queensland is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Fleet Manager / Leading Hand Mechanic to oversee day-to-day maintenance, reliability and compliance of our heavy vehicle fleet. This is a hands-on role combining mechanical repair work with fleet management duties.

You will lead the workshop team, plan servicing, diagnose faults, and drive improvements to keep prime movers, trailers and equipment safe and available on the road.

Qualifications

  • A recognised Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Trade Qualification.
  • Significant experience working on heavy vehicles.
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
  • Experience on prime movers and heavy vehicle combinations.
  • Experience carrying out servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs.
  • Strong knowledge of heavy vehicle mechanical systems.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound mechanical decisions.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Good leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Carrying out hands-on mechanical servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.
  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and braking systems.
  • Managing the day-to-day maintenance requirements of prime movers, trailers and other heavy equipment.
  • Planning and coordinating scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
  • Prioritising breakdowns and urgent repairs to minimise vehicle downtime.
  • Leading and working alongside workshop personnel.
  • Allocating jobs and ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Inspecting vehicles and equipment before returning them to service.
  • Maintaining accurate service, repair and maintenance records.
  • Monitoring fleet condition, reliability and recurring mechanical issues.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Time management
Diagnostics

Education

Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Trade Qualification

Job description

CHWM Contractors in Queensland is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Fleet Manager / Leading Hand Mechanic to oversee day-to-day maintenance, reliability and compliance of our heavy vehicle fleet. This is a hands-on role combining mechanical repair work with fleet management duties.

You will lead the workshop team, plan servicing, diagnose faults, and drive improvements to keep prime movers, trailers and equipment safe and available on the road.

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