Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Carrara, QLD, AU, 4211
Working with Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) Gold Coast means you get to enjoy the unbeatable Gold Coast lifestyle, with the opportunity to live and work close to the beach while building your career with a truly global company. This is a rare chance to join an organisation that offers technicians the opportunity to work around the world, all while being part of a stable, recession-proof industry that provides long-term security and growth.
You’ll be working directly with an OEM that delivers the best technical training in the industry, within a company that is committed to its sustainability goals and leading the charge toward a more sustainable transport future. Be part of a forward-thinking team that’s shaping the next generation of transport solutions while investing in your skills and career development.
Your future team
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the team of 23 workshop staff are made up of Mechanics, Auto-Electricians, Apprentices, Service Advisor’s and Costing Clerk’s. The VCV Gold Coast dealership pride themselves on an inclusive and stable work environment, producing quality work. We have opportunties to join our day (6:30am to 2:30pm) or afternoon shift (2:30pm to 10:30pm with 18% afternoon shift loading). Currently based in Carrara, we are excited to move in to our brand new Yatala dealership in 2027, which will be roughly 3 times the size of our current dealership.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- $49.09 weekly tool allowance
- Quarterly bonuses
- Yearly rate increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement
- Competency based rate review in line with our Enterprise Agreement
- Uniforms supplied with on-site laundering
- A clean workshop environment with great employee facilities
- Permanent role, Monday to Friday, overtime available, day and afternoon shifts
- Generous parental leave program
- Access to Sonder, our Employee Assistance Program, for yourself and your family
- Working for a proud Australian company with a Swedish head office, offering global career opportunties
- Relocation and sponsorship support for international Technician's looking to move permanently to Australia.
What you will do
Our Heavy Vehicle Mechanics have the opportunity to work on Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses, Mack and UD Trucks, some of Australia’s most innovative transport brands. As a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you will be responsible for carrying out servicing and maintenance on trucks and buses, in line with Volvo Group’s standards. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Steering and suspension repairs
- Electrical faults, diagnosis and repairs
- Braking systems diagnosis and repairs
- Component overhauls
- Driveline repairs
- Preventative maintenance services and repairs
- Offisite and breakdown repairs
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
- A heavy vehicle mechanical qualification
- Proven experience working in the industry
- A pro-active attitude with a drive to work efficiently
- A positive safety attitude with a team-focused mindset
- A passion for providing quality work
Ready for the next move?
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and join us on our electromobility journey? We look forward to seeing your application!
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Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to your recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background, medical and reference checks.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.