About Us: Secon Freight Logistics, with the recent acquisition by Silk Logistics Holdings, continues to be a freight industry leader with exciting growth in port logistics warehousing, bulk logistics and distribution.
The Role: Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to work on afternoon shift in our state of the art facility in Truganina.
In this role as a Diesel Mechanic you will be working with and supported by a team of likeminded professionals, maintaining the fleet of late model vehicles and other equipment to ensure a great result, safely.
Key Responsibilities: Completion of safety audits, equipment/tooling safety checks and Workshop inspections In conjunction with the Workshop Manager endeavor to ensure that statutory inspections and maintenance are carried out on relevant Company assets Source competitive prices for parts, ordering, tracking, and ensuring parts arrive in the workshop on time to meet the needs of the Workshop Manager and the workshop staff.
Management of workshop parts stock organization control Creation of and monitoring of service/repair schedules for trucks and preparing service/repair daily priority lists from the driver daily checklists for the Workshop Manager as required Ensure maintenance schedule for all equipment and assets is actioned and remains current Liaise with suppliers, drivers, other members of staff and customers to ensure all matters are dealt with in a timely manner Interfaces with others in the Company to ensure deadlines are met Any other reasonable tasks not listed above but within the scope of current experience, knowledge, ability and training In addition to the above, your day to day responsibilities will include: Carry out scheduled services on various vehicles and equipment Diagnose and fault find mechanical and electrical problems Carry out truck and trailer maintenance, inspections & repairs Complete required paperwork such as job cards and service sheets at the completion of each job Carry out general workshop duties as required Attend breakdowns when required Communicate with all staff Maintain workshop equipment Benefits: Permanent / Full Time 20% afternoon shift loading Supplied uniform and PPE and laundered overalls Modern workshop with diagnostic equipment Supportive and collaborative management Ongoing training and development Safety conscious workplace Confidential Employee Wellbeing Assistance Program Personal Attributes and Key Competencies: Possess a Trade Qualification as a Diesel Mechanic – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or similar Ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, productive & positive workshop environment Solid allocating, scheduling, and planning skills Attention to detail Time management Safety, product, and profit orientated Motivated and able to meet strict deadlines Reliable with a good work ethics Commitment to safety and customer service Proven experience in a similar fleet workshop-based role Open HR license preferred but not essential Willing to provide own tools For further information or a confidential chat in relation to this position, please contact Marlene Tyquin, Human Resources Manager on (03) 9393 4462.