Job Description

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Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position

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Job Description

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Motor Mechanic / Mechanical Trade Assistant (Heavy Diesel & Light Stream) Sector: Public Sector Work Type: Full-Time (Initial 3-5 months)

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Locations Ivanhoe, VIC - Pay $45.99 Pakenham, VIC - Pay $42.35

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Frankston, VIC - Pay $39.13 About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Motor Mechanic / Mechanical Fitter to join our public sector client's Fleet & Operations team.

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In this role, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a diverse fleet of assets-ranging from heavy diesel plant and trucks through to commercial mowers and small engine equipment. This position plays a critical operational role in keeping downtime to a minimum while ensuring all vehicles and machinery meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) standards. Key Responsibilities

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- Fleet Maintenance & Servicing: Perform routine servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, and complex mechanical repairs on heavy diesel vehicles, plant, light commercial vehicles, and small plant equipment.
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- Fault Diagnosis & Hydraulics: Conduct computer diagnostics, hydraulic servicing, structural welding, and minor fabrication work.
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- Breakdown & Operational Support: Assist with emergency breakdown call-outs as required to ensure core community services remain operational.
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- Parts & Workshop Management:



Order spare parts in accordance with procurement guidelines, maintain workshop cleanliness, and manage tool serviceability.
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- Mentorship & Safety: Provide on-the-job guidance to apprentices and work experience students while strictly adhering to WHS standards, SWMS, and Safe Operating Procedures.
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- You Need to Succeed Trade Qualification: Cert III or IV in Automotive / Mechanical (Heavy Diesel Stream highly regarded) or post-trades mechanical qualification.
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- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated background in diesel engine diagnostics, hydraulic systems, welding, and small plant/equipment maintenance.
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- Licences: Current valid Victorian HR Driver's Licence.
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- Autonomy & Safety: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, apply sound diagnostic judgment, and prioritize workplace health and safety.
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- Communication: Clear communication skills to liaise with suppliers, internal operators, and team coordinators.
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- What's on Offer Diverse Fleet Exposure: Work across a broad mix of heavy plant, municipal trucks, light vehicles, and turf equipment.
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- Safety-First Culture: Join a structured public sector environment committed to high safety standards and contemporary workshop tooling.
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- Consistent Hours: Enjoy structured shifts, great work-life balance, and competitive pay rates.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.

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We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Mechanical Trade Assistants - multiple locations (Melbourne)
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