TA / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Auto-Electrician

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Volvo Group has been in Australia since 1972 and has a strong track record of helping our customers succeed in their respective industries. Under the Volvo Group Australia umbrella are well-known brands such as Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Bus, Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Financial Services. This role will work for Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV), who are the primary commercial vehicle distribution centre’s for Volvo Trucks and Buses, Mack Trucks and UD Trucks.

What you will do

Volvo Commercial Vehicles are looking for a self-motivated team player to join our Fit Up Centre based in Wacol. The Fit Up Centre is our Pre-Delivery area which focuses on modifications to our trucks prior to being delivered to the customer.

As we are flexible with skill-sets when recruiting for our team, we are open to qualified Mechanical backgrounds, qualified Auto-Electrical backgrounds or Trade Assistant’s with truck experience.

 You will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Fitting components and parts
• Running wires and cables
• Light mechanical adjustments
• Parameter programming 
• Electrical component integrations
• Quality checking of vehicles
• Basic MIG & TIG welding (only if called upon)

Alongside the above, there is the potential for future training to work on EV vehicles, as Volvo Group continues to lead the charge

Your future team

The Fit Up Centre forms part of our greater Volvo Commercial Vehicles Brisbane South dealership. Reporting to the Workshop supervisor, the team of roughly 40 is made up of Mechanics, Auto-Electricians, Trades Assistants, Fabricators, Painters and office-based staff. The team pride themselves on running a quality and highly efficient operation, in a supportive team environment.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Light or heavy mechanical qualification with experience in a commercial environment (for Mechanic roles only)
• Auto Electrical qualification (for Auto-Electrical roles only)
• Experience as a mechanical Trades Assistant in a commercial environment (TA roles only)
• Experience performing mechanical and / or electrical work on trucks and buses
• A pro-active attitude with a drive to work efficiently
• A positive safety attitude with a team-focused mindset
• The appropriate Australian working rights for a permanent role

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:   

• Being paid in line with our Retail Enterprise Agreement, with yearly increases
• A clean workshop environment with great employee facilities
• Uniforms supplied with on-site laundering
• A permanent role, Monday to Friday, day shift – 6:00am to 2:00pm
• Overtime regularly available
• Generous parental leave program
• Access to Sonder, our Employee Assistance Program, for yourself and your family
• The chance to work on some of Australia’s most innovative brands – Volvo, Mack and UD.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career and work for a business who cares for their people, Volvo Group Australia is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

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 and reference checks. 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

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.