At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team while diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles.
- Company: Join Murrays Coaches, a top-tier Australian transport provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy a stable role with overtime, plus an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Other info: Perfect for hands-on mechanics who love teamwork and problem-solving.
- Why this job: Be part of a respected brand and keep our fleet running safely and efficiently.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology and 3 years of experience required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Since 1966 Murrays Coaches has grown into one of the country's largest coach companies with a world-wide reputation for excellence. We are privileged to be the appointed transport provider for many of Australia's leading organisations.
Join Murrays Coaches as a Leading Hand Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in our Fleet Team and support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our modern heavy vehicle fleet. This role offers genuine variety, hands-on mechanical work, and the opportunity to guide and support an experienced workshop team.
- A supportive, experienced workshop team with strong industry knowledge
- Work with a modern fleet of heavy vehicles
- Long-term development with a respected Australian brand
- A stable, full-time permanent role with regular overtime available
What you will do:
- Lead, support and mentor mechanics and apprentices
- Allocate daily workshop tasks and assist with workflow priorities
- Diagnose, service and repair heavy vehicles, including coaches and buses
- Coordinate preventative maintenance and assist with breakdown responses
- Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to Murrays standards
- Participate in an on-call roster as part of the workshop support structure
What you will bring:
- Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of previous experience as a qualified diesel or heavy vehicle mechanic
- Strong diagnostic, servicing and repair skills
- Previous experience leading, mentoring or supporting a workshop team
- A safety-first approach and strong attention to detail
- Current MR driver's licence, or the ability to obtain one
- Valid Australian Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence preferred
This role will suit someone who enjoys hands-on mechanical work, supporting a team, solving problems and helping keep a busy fleet operating safely and reliably.
Benefits we offer:
Our Employee Assistance Program is available to you and all your family members and offers free professional counselling services for a range of issues including physical and mental health, financial services, work life balance and much more.
Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident.
Leading Hand Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Melbourne in Maribyrnong employer: Murrays Coaches
Murrays Coaches is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Footscray, Melbourne, we provide our team with access to an Employee Assistance Program for mental health and financial support, alongside opportunities for cross-training and career advancement within our family-owned business. With a strong focus on customer service and teamwork, we pride ourselves on our high retention rates and the meaningful impact our employees have in the transport industry.
