Workshop Bus Transfer Driver (Maintenance Support)

Keolis Downer Northern Beaches; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 41.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and wellbeing programs

Tools and uniforms provided

Flexible shift opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Keolis Downer Northern Beaches is seeking a Workshop Bus Transfer Driver (Maintenance Support) to move buses between North Sydney and Brookvale depots and assist the workshop team. Based at the North Sydney Depot, you will perform minor repairs, support fleet maintenance, and help tradespersons while maintaining safety standards.

Hours are between early morning and evening, with some shifts involving weekends.

Formación

• Interest in heavy vehicle fleet maintenance work or equivalent experience.
• Labouring experience with heavy or large vehicles; training provided.
• Ability to operate cleaning and general workshop equipment.
• Physically capable of performing manual tasks.
• Strong team player in a busy maintenance environment.
• MR or HR driver's licence preferred.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical, criminal history and working with children checks.
• All tools, protective equipment and uniforms provided.
• Fortnightly rotating day/afternoon shifts with weekend overtime opportunities.

Responsabilidades

• Drive and transfer buses between North Sydney Depot, Brookvale Depot, and external contractors.
• Support planned maintenance programs by ensuring timely and safe vehicle movements.
• Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks under direction.
• Assist tradespersons with workshop activities as required.
• Complete ad hoc workshop duties, including cleaning, refuelling, and vehicle preparation.
• Follow all safety, operational, and compliance procedures.
• Accurately complete required documentation and reports.
• Maintain a professional standard when representing the business on public roads and at contractor sites.

Conocimientos

Heavy vehicle maintenance interest

Team player

Physical fitness

Safety minded

Descripción del empleo

Workshop Bus Transfer Driver (Maintenance Support)

Keolis Downer Northern Beaches – Brookvale NSW

KEOLIS is one of the nation’s most significant bus operators. We provide services to more than 250 million people each year in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Newcastle, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional South Australia.

As one of the most significantBus Operatorsin the nation, KEOLIS provides services to more than 250 million people each year. With our fleet expanding to include brandNew Zero Emission Buses,there's never been a more exciting time to join KEOLIS Northern Beaches.

We’re leading the way to a greener future – and we want you to be a part of it!

We are seeking anWorkshop Bus Transfer Driverto join our Maintenance team on permanent full-time basis at both North Sydney depot.

About the Role

AsWorkshop Bus Transfer Driver (Maintenance Support) is responsible for the planned movement of buses between depots and external contractors, while also providing hands-on support within the workshop. Based out of the North Sydney Depot, this role includes driving buses between North Sydney and Brookvale depots, assisting tradespersons, completing minor repairs, and carrying out ad hoc workshop duties to support fleet maintenance operations.

Drive and transfer buses between North Sydney Depot, Brookvale Depot, and external contractors across Sydney

Support planned maintenance programs by ensuring timely and safe vehicle movements

Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks under direction

Assist tradespersons with workshop activities as required

Complete ad hoc workshop duties, including cleaning, refuelling, and vehicle preparation

Follow all safety, operational, and compliance procedures

Accurately complete required documentation and reports

Maintain a professional standard when representing the business on public roads and at contractor sites

Working hours between 06:00 – 22:00

Key Requirements

Interest in heavy vehicle fleet maintenance work, or equivalent/relevant experience

Labouring experience with heavy or large vehicles (preferred but not essential; training provided)

Ability to operate cleaning and general workshop equipment

Physically capable of performing manual tasks

Strong team player, able to work cooperatively in a busy maintenance environment

Experience in an industrial or similar setting (advantageous)

General interest or aptitude in equipment or vehicle servicing

MR or HR driver’s license (preferred)

Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical, criminal history, and working with children checks

All tools, protective equipment, and uniforms provided

Opportunity to request flexible shift arrangements

Monday to Friday roster with weekend overtime opportunities

Fortnightly rotating day/afternoon shifts, shift allowances, and RDO every roster period (4 weeks)

Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Novated Lease options, etc.)

Inclusive workplace culture

Employee amenities and protective clothing laundering facilities

Career development in the latest heavy vehicle and emerging electric vehicle technologies

Career progression opportunities within the broader Keolis Downer network (Newcastle, Queensland, South Australia, Perth)

Employee OPAL card

Building a great place to work

You’re welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page:

https://www.kdnorthernbeaches.com.au/career-opportunities/

As a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) organization, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, offering equal employment opportunities for all, and assess applicants based on individual merits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to making the recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments during the application process or on the job, please contact us and let us know your preferred method of communication. We will get in touch as soon as possible to discuss your specific requirements.

Join us in providing safe and reliable transport for our community!