Job Description

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Truck Inspections

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Great opportunity to get off the tools | Epping, VIC

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Females & Indigenous Applicants encouraged to Apply.

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NLA Logistics is looking for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in Epping

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This is a great opportunity for a qualified mechanic who is ready to step away from being on the tools full-time while still using their mechanical knowledge and experience every day.

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The role will be approximately 60% truck inspections and compliance checks and 40% mechanical work on our own fleet.

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About the Role

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A major part of this position will involve inspecting trucks to ensure they meet NLA Logistics' safety, compliance and site requirements before being allocated to major construction projects across Victoria.

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You will also assist with servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance across our company-owned truck fleet.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Conducting detailed truck and trailer safety inspections
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- Completing pre-engagement and yearly compliance inspections on subcontractor vehicles
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- Identifying mechanical defects, safety concerns and maintenance requirements
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- Ensuring vehicles meet NLA, NHVR and project-specific requirements
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- Checking tyres, brakes, lights, suspension, wheel nuts and other safety-critical components
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- Checking site-specific safety equipment including alarms, cameras, fire extinguishers, underrun protection and other required equipment
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- Recording inspection results and defects accurately
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- Communicating required repairs or rectification works to drivers and subcontractors
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- Carrying out servicing,



preventative maintenance and repairs on NLA's own fleet, mostly brand new trucks so major repairs will be repaired by the dealer.
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- Diagnosing mechanical faults and completing repairs where required
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- Assisting with maintaining service schedules and vehicle maintenance records
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- Working closely with our Safety & Compliance and Operations teams to keep our fleet safe and compliant
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About You

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We are looking for someone who has strong mechanical knowledge but is interested in moving into a role that is not 100% workshop based.

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To be successful you will ideally have:

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- Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle / Diesel Mechanic
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- Strong experience working with trucks, trailers and heavy vehicles
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- Excellent knowledge of vehicle safety and roadworthiness requirements
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- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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- A high attention to detail
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- Good communication skills and the confidence to identify and report defects
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- Ability to complete inspection paperwork and electronic records accurately
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- Understanding of NHVR and heavy vehicle compliance requirements
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- Current driver's licence
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- Heavy Combination licence highly regarded
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- Previous truck inspection, roadworthy or fleet maintenance experience highly regarded
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Why Join NLA Logistics?

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This position offers something different from a traditional mechanic role.

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If you have spent years working on the tools and are looking for a role where your mechanical knowledge is just as important as your ability to repair a truck, this could be a great next step.

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You will receive:

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- A varied role with approximately 60% inspections and 40% mechanical work
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- Less time continuously working on the tools
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- Full-time, stable employment
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- A Company Car
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- Work primarily based from our Kilmore facility
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- Chance to become an important part of our growing Safety & Compliance function
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- Exposure to a large fleet of company and subcontractor heavy vehicles
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- A role where your experience directly contributes to keeping trucks, drivers and construction sites safe
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- Supportive team environment within a growing transport business
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About NLA Logistics

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NLA Logistics is a Melbourne-based truck hire and logistics company supplying heavy vehicles to major civil infrastructure and construction projects throughout Victoria.

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We operate a large network of company and subcontractor trucks and place a strong emphasis on vehicle safety, compliance and preventative maintenance.

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As our operations continue to grow, we are strengthening our internal inspection and maintenance capabilities and are looking for an experienced mechanic who wants to grow with the business.

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If you're an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic looking to get off the tools full-time without leaving the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Truck Inspections (Victoria)
🏢 NLA Logistics
📍 Victoria