Trades Assistant or Light Vehicle Mechanic

Location: 

Wacol, QLD, AU, 4076

Position Type:  Student

 

Volvo Group has been in Australia since 1972 and has a strong track record of helping our customers succeed in their respective industries. Volvo Group Australia manages the manufacturing, distribution and operation of 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 and servicing centre’s for Volvo Trucks and Buses, Mack Trucks and UD Trucks.

 

What you will do

Volvo Commercial Vehicles Brisbane South are currently seeking Trades Assistant’s or Light Vehicle Mechanics to join our busy Wacol dealership. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

 

  • Fitting components and parts
  • Running wires and cables
  • Parameter programming 
  • Electrical component integrations
  • Carrying out truck or bus repairs in line with work orders

Your future team

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the VCV Brisbane South team of roughly 90 is made up of Mechanics, Auto-Electricians, Trades Assistants, Apprentices, Service Advisor’s and Costing Clerk’s. The team pride themselves on running a quality and highly efficient operation, in a supportive and good-humoured team environment. You will be based full time at the dealership in Wacol, which sits beside our Volvo Group Australia head office.

Who are you?

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

  • Light mechanical qualification with experience in a commercial environment (for Mechanic roles only)
  • Experience as a mechanical Trades Assistant in a commercial environment (TA roles only)
  • Experience working on trucks and / or buses
  • Some exposure to light auto-electrical work
  • A pro-active attitude with a drive to work efficiently
  • A positive safety attitude with a team-focused mindset

What’s in it for you?

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

  • Yearly increases in line with our Employee Agreement
  • Weekly tool allowance (for qualified Mechanics)
  • A clean workshop environment with great employee facilities
  • Uniforms supplied with on-site laundering
  • Permanent role, day and afternoon shifts available
  • Monday to Friday with overtime available
  • Generous parental leave program
  • 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.

 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background and reference checks. 

 

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. 

 

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


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. 

Job Category:  Sales & Services
Organization:  Volvo Trucks
Travel Required:  No Travel Required
Requisition ID:  22065

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.