Vellex Logistics is a diverse Australian owned family business offering freight distribution and warehousing services for over 35 years. We strive to maintain our competitive edge in the industry and pride ourselves on our high levels of service, safety, compliance and corporate culture.
We have an excellent opportunity for a trade qualified and experiencedHeavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanicto join our Maintenance team based in Brisbane at our Larapinta depot.
The role will involve carrying out scheduled and maintenance servicing, complete general maintenance and repairs, identifying and diagnosing faults on our fleet of modern heavy vehicles and trailers.
You will have solid practical work and leadership experience, preferably in the transport industry. The successful applicant will have excellent problem solving, diagnostic and fault finding skills.
About you:
- Possess relevant Trade Qualification as a Diesel Mechanic or similar
- Heavy vehicle licence preferred but not essential
- Have basic problem solving and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
- Reliable with a great attitude
- Sound mechanical knowledge and experience
- Welding knowledge and experience preferred
- Proven experience in a similar fleet workshop-based role.
- Demonstrated ability working unsupervised in a rapid-paced environment
- Able to provide a willingness to support and guide other workshop team members.
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Able to demonstrate a strong focus on WHS
- Confident in managing and prioritising workloads
What we offer:
- A competitive hourly rate plus superannuation
- Permanent Full-time position
- Uniforms supplied
- Supportive and collaborative leadership
- Penalty rates after 8 hours (time-and-a-half and double time) - overtime is not guaranteed
- Career development opportunities to drive you forwards
- Opportunity to gain additional accreditation and licences
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
- Salary sacrifice superannuation and many other employee benefits
All successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening including medical, drug and alcohol testing. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you and are looking to join a growing company, we would love to hear from you. Your success story starts with us - hit "Apply" and your resume will be sent through to our Human Resources team.
Vellex is an equal opportunity employer. We are an inclusive company where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Vellex aims to select the best qualified person for every position irrespective of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender and marital or civil partnership status.
During all stages of the recruitment and selection activity, all processes and decisions must be justifiable, lawful and in line with current legislations.