Diesel Motor Mechanic – Full Time

Employer: FR8 SERVICES PTY LTD

Location: Kemps Creek NSW 2178, Australia

Salary: AUD 80000- AUD 100000 per annum plus superannuation

FR8 SERVICES PTY LTD is seeking a qualified and experienced Diesel Motor Mechanic to join its logistics facility in Kemps Creek, NSW. The successful applicant will be responsible for inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing diesel engines and mechanical systems across the company's fleet of temperature-controlled trucks. Key responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical faults, performing preventative maintenance, coordinating workshop repair activities, ensuring vehicle roadworthiness, and maintaining compliance with heavy vehicle safety standards and transport regulations. The role requires robust heavy vehicle diagnostic and repair skills, practical workshop experience, and the ability to maintain fleet reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Key & Responsibilties

- Performing scheduled maintenance services, including oil changes, filter replacements, wheel alignments, and tuning engines to ensure fleet reliability.

- Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in diesel engines, transmissions, suspensions, and braking systems using computerized diagnostic equipment.

- Fitting, machining, and assembling structural components and replacement parts using welding gear, hand tools, and specialized workshop machinery.

- Testing, repairing,



and adjusting fuel injection systems, turbochargers, cooling systems, and exhaust systems to optimize performance.

- Testing repaired vehicles under load conditions to ensure they meet stringent roadworthiness and commercial transport safety regulations.

- Dismantling and removing damaged or worn components, rebuilding diesel engines, and replacing parts such as pistons, crankshafts, and cylinder heads.

- Servicing and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic braking systems, steering mechanisms, and heavy-duty suspension assemblies.

Essential Requirements

- AQF Certificate III/ IV in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or an equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience as a Diesel Motor Mechanic.
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, heavy commercial vehicles, pneumatic/hydraulic braking systems, and specialized transport workshop diagnostic machinery.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume fleet maintenance workshop while maintaining strict roadworthiness, component precision, and occupational health and safety standards.
- Strong organizational, diagnostic troubleshooting, teamwork, and fleet maintenance coordination skills.

How To Apply

Applicants should submit their resume together with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Diesel Motor Mechanic (Kemps Creek)
🏢 FR8 Services
📍 Kemps Creek