Senior Mechanic - LV & Mobile Plant

Winslow Constructors; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil construction company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanic to service and maintain their fleet of vehicles and earthmoving equipment. Ideal candidates will possess dual qualifications in Light Vehicle and Mobile Plant, along with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. The position offers competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and career advancement.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rate

Optional paid overtime

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic or diesel technician required.
• Experience on earthmoving equipment and mobile plant necessary.
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct servicing and repairs on vehicles and earthmoving equipment.
• Complete on-site repairs in a timely manner.
• Ensure all tasks are completed with high safety standards.

Skills

General servicing including fluids, brakes, clutches and repairs

Diagnostic and fault finding

Experience with earthmoving equipment

Auto lube system installs and servicing

Education

Qualification in automotive mechanical technology

Job description

Overview

The Winslow Group is a renowned civil construction company which operates across Metro Melbourne, regional Victoria, Northern New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. We have been in operation for more than 35 years with an extensive delivery history across the land development/subdivision and infrastructure sector, servicing a large part of the Victorian market. As an expanding business with an increasing workload and exciting projects on the horizon, Winslow is a progressive business that allows its people to flourish and develop. Winslow strives to empower their employees and encourage innovative solutions whilst achieving the successful delivery across all projects within the urban and civil infrastructure space.

Role and location

Due to continuous growth and project wins, Winslow Maintenance has a career opportunity available for experienced Senior Mechanics with dual qualifications in Light Vehicle and Mobile Plant to join our workshop in Adelaide, Edinburgh North. Winslow Maintenance is a division of the Winslow Group that specialises in maintaining and servicing the fleet of vehicles, predominately Ford Rangers and Toyota HiLux vehicles and our extensive fleet of mobile plant.

What you will need to succeed

• General servicing including fluids, brakes, clutches and repairs
• Gearbox and transmission servicing and repairs
• Diagnostic and fault finding
• Auto lube system installs and servicing
• Conducting service and diagnostic activities across a range of earthmoving equipment and mobile plant that includes Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi
• Complete on-site repairs, inclusive of completing tasks in a timely manner and to a very high safety standard

ABOUT YOU

It is a requirement of the job that you be a qualified mechanic or diesel technician and you have experience working on earthmoving equipment and mobile plant. You must also have a high attention to detail and be able to work in a team environment. Your ability to work with minimal supervision within a team environment, display a positive and self-motivated attitude and be able to demonstrate sound problem solving skills will have you well suited to this rewarding and exciting position.

The Winslow WAY...

Each person at Winslow is empowered to make good decisions to look after each other as family, be accountable to each other, and always operate safely. We are dedicated and passionate about doing our best and committed to doing it once and doing it right. This is seen every day on the projects and in the offices – it’s what makes us so different from everyone else – It’s the Winslow Way.

• Be supported along your career journey with people who have your best interests at heart.
• Learn and grow alongside the industry’s best through hands-on experience on live projects.
• Create a future with unlimited opportunities, inspired by passion and ambition.

What you'll get in return

On offer is an excellent hourly rate as a Senior Mechanic and great conditions including optional paid overtime giving you a great earning capacity. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career with a company that provides great training and support and encourages career progression and work life balance.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the apply button and forward your up-to-date resume and cover letter. Winslow is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and female candidates to apply.

Application questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a mechanic?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
• Have you completed a qualification in automotive mechanical technology?

The Winslow Group is a national civil construction company with diversified capabilities. It is vertically integrated to provide skills and expert services to the construction industry to produce safe, sustainable, and innovative solutions for our clients.