Looking for a role where your skills will contribute to world-class defence projects? Join our Production Centre in Wacol and play a key role in assembling and testing heavy diesel engines and power packs used in defence platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry-leading products while being part of a highly skilled and supportive team.

What's On Offer

- Work on cutting-edge defence-related projects
- Stable, full-time opportunity with a global industry leader
- Contemporary workshop and production environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Collaborative team culture focused on safety and quality
- Opportunity to build expertise across premium diesel engine product lines

About The Role As a Diesel Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly, testing and commissioning of heavy diesel engines and power packs. Working within a production environment, you'll follow detailed work instructions, complete inspections and testing, and ensure all work is performed to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

- Assemble and test heavy diesel engines and power packs for defence platforms.
- Complete work instructions and production tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Perform pre-delivery testing and inspections.
- Complete job reports and maintain accurate service records.
- Utilise technical publications and production documentation to support quality outcomes.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team members to ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

About You To be successful in this role, you'll bring:





- A relevant Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle, Mobile Plant or equivalent trade qualification.
- Experience working with heavy diesel engines and associated equipment.
- Sound technical knowledge of MTU, Detroit Diesel and/or Allison products will be highly regarded.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and assembly skills.
- The ability to read and follow technical documentation and work instructions.
- A commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Why choose Team Penske?

Benefits At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

- Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
- Onsite parking
- Accredited Training & Development Programs
- Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
- Competitive Remuneration
- Reward and Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
- Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers





About Penske In Australia & New Zealand Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia. Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world’s finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

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Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions.

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📌 Diesel Technician (Queensland)
🏢 Penske Australia u0026 New Zealand
📍 Queensland