Technician - Prestons

Volvo Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High earnings potential

Tool allowance

Quarterly bonuses

Shift loading 18% for afternoon shift

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Volvo Group Australia, Prestons, is seeking a qualified Heavy Vehicle Technician to service Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks and UD Trucks. Based at Prestons, you will be part of a team delivering maintenance and repairs to a range of heavy vehicles.

You will perform servicing to Volvo Group brands, with hands-on work on steering, suspensions, wiring and driveline. A proactive, safety-first approach and collaboration with colleagues are essential.

Qualifications

• A Heavy Vehicle mechanical qualification.
• Experience with Volvo, Mack, UD or other European truck/bus brands preferred.
• Exposure to light auto-electrical work.
• Safety-focused and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Steering and suspension repairs.
• Electrical faults diagnosis and repairs.
• Braking systems diagnosis and repairs.
• Component overhauls.
• Driveline repairs.
• Preventative maintenance services and repairs.
• Off-site and breakdown repairs.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle mechanics

Electrical diagnosis

Teamwork

Education

Heavy Vehicle mechanical qualification

Job description

Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

We are seeking qualified Heavy Vehicle Technician to join Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) Prestons. Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) Australia are primary vehicle distribution centre's for Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks and UD Trucks, offering sales, service and parts for Volvo Group vehicles.

Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

We are seeking qualified Heavy Vehicle Technician to join Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) Prestons. Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) Australia are primary vehicle distribution centre's for Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks and UD Trucks, offering sales, service and parts for Volvo Group vehicles.

What you will do

Our Heavy Vehicle Mechanics have the opportunity to work on Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses, Mack and UD Trucks, some of Australia's most innovative transport brands. As a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you will be responsible for carrying out servicing and maintenance on trucks and buses, in line with Volvo Group's standards.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Steering and suspension repairs
• Electrical faults, diagnosis and repairs
• Braking systems diagnosis and repairs
• Component overhauls
• Driveline repairs
• Preventative maintenance services and repairs
• Offisite and breakdown repairs

Your future team

This role will be based at our Volvo Commercial Vehicles dealership in Prestons, which forms part of the larger Volvo Group Australia umbrella. Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the team of workshop staff are made up of Mechanics, Auto-Electricians, Apprentices, Parts Interpreters, Service Advisors and Costing Clerks. The VCV Prestons dealership pride themselves on an inclusive and stable work environment.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• A Heavy Vehicle mechanical qualification
• Experience working with Volvo, Mack, UD or other European truck or bus brands is highly regarded
• Some exposure to light auto-electrical work
• A pro-active attitude with a drive to work efficiently
• A positive safety attitude with a team-focused mindset

What's in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Yearly earning potential of $95K to $113K dependent on experience
• Starting rate between $43 and $50 / hour dependent on experience
• $50 weekly tool allowance and quarterly bonuses
• 18% shift loading for afternoon shift
• Uniforms supplied with on-site laundering
• A clean workshop environment with great employee facilities
• Permanent role, Monday to Friday, overtime available
• Generous parental leave program
• Opportunity for upskilling to become dual trade qualified

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career and work for a business who cares for their people, Volvo Group Australia is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background and reference checks.

Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to your recruitment process.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people - to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

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