Prime Mover & Trailer Mechanics
Western Suburbs, Melbourne | $65.00/hr + Super + Overtime + $27 Daily Travel Allowance

TRS Resourcing is seeking experienced, trade-qualified Prime Mover Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics and Heavy Vehicle Trailer Mechanics for long-term casual labour-hire opportunities with an established heavy transport workshop in Melbourne's western suburbs.

Our client operates a busy heavy-vehicle workshop, maintaining and repairing prime movers and a range of heavy transport trailers.

We are looking for skilled mechanics who are confident working on heavy commercial vehicles, diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.

These positions offer $65.00 per hour + superannuation, overtime opportunities and a $27 daily travel allowance, along with a genuine pathway to permanent employment.

What's on Offer

- $65.00 per hour + superannuation
- $27.00 daily travel allowance
- Overtime opportunities
- Weekly pay through TRS Resourcing
- Stable Monday-to-Friday day shifts
- Long-term casual labour-hire employment
- 26-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity
- Established workshop with quality equipment
- Work across prime movers and heavy transport trailers
- Immediate starts available for suitable candidates

The Role: Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

- Servicing, maintaining and repairing prime movers and heavy vehicle trailers
- Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, pneumatic and electrical faults
- Inspecting, repairing and rebuilding trailer suspension systems, axles and braking components
- Performing scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
- Carrying out comprehensive vehicle and trailer inspections
- Removing, replacing and fitting mechanical components
- Diagnosing driveline, steering and suspension issues
- Attending to mechanical breakdowns and completing required repairs
- Recording servicing, repairs and maintenance activities
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop setting

About You:



To be successful in these positions, you will have:

- An Australian-recognised Heavy Vehicle, Diesel Mechanic or relevant automotive trade qualification
- Previous hands-on experience maintaining prime movers, heavy commercial vehicles or transport trailers
- Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Experience servicing and repairing trailer suspension, braking systems and axles
- Confidence working independently and as part of a workshop team
- A reliable attitude and commitment to quality workmanship
- A current driver's licence
- Your own trade tools
- A strong commitment to workplace safety

Desirable but not essential:

- Forklift licence
- Experience maintaining different types of heavy transport trailers
- Experience working with fleet maintenance systems

Application Requirements: Applicants must be able to provide:

- Evidence of relevant trade qualifications
- Contact details for two recent employment references
- Full Australian working rights
- Current residency in Melbourne

Apply Today: If you're an experienced Prime Mover Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, or Heavy Vehicle Trailer Mechanic seeking consistent, well-paid workshop employment in Melbourne's western suburbs, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now through TRS Resourcing.
Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the positions, working hours and commencement dates.

Why Work With TRS Resourcing? TRS Resourcing specialises in recruiting qualified tradespeople across Australia's automotive, transport, engineering and manufacturing sectors.

We offer reliable weekly pay, straightforward communication and access to long-term employment opportunities with established businesses.

TRS Resourcing is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from all backgrounds.

At TRS Resourcing, we believe recruitment should be straightforward. If we advertise a position, it will be available, and we'll keep you informed at every stage of the recruitment process.
Tavis Shearer
TRS Resourcing

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📌 Prime Mover & Truck Trailer Mechanics (Melbourne)
🏢 TRS Resourcing
📍 Melbourne