Vehicle Mechanic – Electrical, Mechanical & Hydraulics

Work with cutting-edge autonomous vehicles | Port of Brisbane

Put your mechanical skills to work on the next generation of vehicles.

Are you a vehicle mechanic, diesel mechanic, auto electrician or maintenance technician who enjoys solving problems and wants to work with new technology?

Pacificas Freight is recruiting a hands-on Vehicle Mechanic to support Westwell’s autonomous vehicle rollout at the Port of Brisbane. This is an opportunity to apply your electrical, mechanical and hydraulic maintenance skills while gaining practical experience with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and the technology changing how ports move goods.

You’ll help keep these vehicles safe, reliable and operational - working on real equipment in a live port environment, alongside the team bringing autonomous transport into everyday use.

Previous autonomous vehicle experience is not required. Westwell product training is provided.

Why join us?

- Work with cutting-edge technology: Get hands-on exposure to autonomous vehicles, electronic controls and advanced diagnostic systems.
- Build on your existing skills: Bring your maintenance experience and develop knowledge of a growing area of vehicle technology.
- Enjoy varied, practical work: Combine servicing, fault-finding, repairs and operational support.
- Be part of the rollout: Help introduce and maintain autonomous vehicles in a working Australian port.
- Full-time, fixed-term opportunity: Potential for extension, subject to project requirements.

What you’ll do

- Inspect,



service and maintain vehicle mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance, diagnose faults and complete corrective repairs.
- Respond to breakdowns and provide on-site technical support.
- Assist with the safe recovery of immobilised vehicles.
- Work with Westwell’s technical team to investigate issues and return vehicles to service.
- Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance and repair records.
- Follow site safety procedures and help keep vehicles ready for operation.

What you’ll bring

- More than two years’ practical vehicle maintenance experience.
- Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- A relevant trade qualification or technical background in vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics, automotive electrical, heavy vehicles or mobile plant.
- A practical approach, attention to detail and a solid commitment to safety.
- A current driver’s licence.
- Fluency in English (Mandarin is advantageous) to communicate with local and Westwell technical teams.
- Availability for a roster that includes day and night shifts.
- Experience with heavy vehicles, mobile plant or port operations would be advantageous, as would an MSIC or relevant low-voltage electrical qualification.

Ready to work on what’s next? If you enjoy understanding how vehicles work, solving technical problems and learning new systems, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and a short introduction outlining your maintenance experience and interest in autonomous vehicle technology.

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