Leading Hand Vehicle Mechanic - Defence

Join Ventia in a role which keeps the Australian Defence Force’s wheels turning!  

A great opportunity for a Leading Hand to join our fully geared Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Pinkenba, QLD

In this role you will lead a team of Vehicle Mechanics and Trade Assistants who work on routine maintenances and repairs on range of military vehicles, including 4WD’s, trucks, tracked and armoured vehicles!

Benefits

• $42.89 - $44.58 an hour inclusive of allowances

• Work 38 hours per week Monday to Friday and finish at 12 pm on Fridays

• Training & Upskilling provided

• Relocation assistance for the right candidate

• Work on unique Defence vehicle and assets

• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

• All tools, PPE and Uniforms provided

• On-site Parking

     
About the role

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct Maintenance tasks, including technical inspection and classification
• Repair or replace worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions and differentials.

• Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaces parts

• Carry out minor body repairs and minor trim repairs

• Test and repair electrical systems such as lighting, ignition and electronic fuel injection.

• Inspect vehicles and issue road worthiness certificates

   
About you

• Cert III Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent level (open to Light Vehicle Mechanics)

• Demonstrated experience on Heavy commercial vehicles

• Demonstrated ability and practical experience to inspect, repair and maintain Light, Medium and/or Heavy vehicle to a medium level of repair

• Must possess a current Australian State or Territory class C Driver's Licence

• You must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance

   
About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.   
     
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
   

If you are interested in a change of work pace, looking to step away from tight deadlines and believe you have the appropriate level of skills and experience, we would like to hear from you!
 
How to Apply
Please click apply to submit your application. Feel free to contact me on shardae.farmer@ventia.com (with an updated copy of your CV attached) if you have any questions. 
**Please note, shortlisted candidates will be contacted** 

Position Reference Number: 158590

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