Leading Hand - Diesel Mechanic (Trailers)

Location: Salisbury

Employment Type: Full-time permanent

Hourly rate: $50-55ph + OT

Role Overview

As the Leading Hand, you will balance hands-on diesel mechanic work with daily team leadership. You will oversee a team of technicians, coordinate workshop workflow, and ensure all light/heavy trucks and trailers are maintained, serviced, and repaired to high safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Workflow

Direct, assign, and supervise daily tasks for a team of diesel mechanics and apprentices.

Act as the technical point of contact for complex diagnostics and troubleshooting on trucks and trailers.

Perform scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and breakdown repairs on prime movers, rigid trucks, and various trailer types (e.g., flatbeds, drop decks, tautliners).

Conduct engine, transmission, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake fault diagnostics.

Complete pre-inspection checks, defect clearances, and roadworthy/safety inspections.

Ensure strict adherence to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and maintain standard workshop cleanliness.

Requirements & Qualifications

Trade Qualification: Heavy Vehicle / Commercial Transport / Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate (or equivalent).

Experience as a diesel mechanic, ideally with trucks and trailers.

Strong knowledge of diesel engines, drivelines, hydraulics, pneumatic air systems, and electronic diagnostics.

What is on offer

$50-55ph + superannuation

Overtime available

Mon-Fri 6am-2pm

Full-time permanent position offering stability

Opportunities for growth

Apply now or send your CV to Laia at [email protected] or call her at 0448 914 755 . . .

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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