Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

• Exciting new and improved rates! $46 per hour (strong base rate + economic retention allowance).
• X1 permanent full-time position offering an excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities to grow your career through Ventia.

The Opportunity

This is a permanent, full-time position for qualified Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanics to join our Defence Maintenance team. Based in state-of-the-art facilities with the latest equipment, you will work across a range of heavy military vehicles, including 4WD’s, armoured tanks, trucks, tracked vehicles, and infantry personnel carriers.

The role is located within our Singleton NSW defence base, includes free onsite parking, a dynamic team environment, work-life balance, and attractive hours 7:00am - 3:45pm, Monday - Thursday and 7:00am – 12:00pm (noon) on Fridays.

Benefits:

• Permanent position, long standing client contracts, offering great rates and job stability.
• Supportive management and positive team environment.
• Opportunities to upskill.
• We value our people and provide a range of other benefits to help you look after yourself and family as you build a rewarding career with us.

Could you be our next Heavy Vehicle Mechanic?

• Certificate III or equivalent trade qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic OR Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology.
• A team player with the ability to promote a positive Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) culture in the workplace.
• Hydraulics experience and/or certifications highly desired.
• Hold a current Drivers Licence.

You must be an Australian Citizen and be able to hold an Australian Defence Clearance.

Primary duties:

• Carry out scheduled servicing and vehicle inspections.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle faults.
• Work within timeframes specified to the required work standards.
• Repair or replace worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions, and differentials.
• Diagnose, overhaul, repair, tune, maintain and test diesel, petrol, and gas-powered vehicles.
• Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaced parts.

About the Contract

Ventia is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) industry partner for the repair and maintenance of Army materiel including artillery, small arms, instrument repair, night vision equipment and all armoured vehicles and variants. We currently deliver approximately 900,000 maintenance hours annually and operate a 24/7 nationwide vehicle and equipment recovery service. As part of our contract with the ADF, Ventia provide materiel maintenance support of land-based equipment for Joint Logistics Unit (JLU). 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, LGTBQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'apply now' button on this page. Alternatively, if you have enquiries about the position, please feel free to reach out to iesha.sweeney@ventia.com
 

Position Reference Number: 159082