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.
Are you looking for a sea change? Why not consider your Aussie neighbours
Volvo Commercial Vehicles are seeking qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics for our Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane based dealerships. This is a fantastic opportunity if you have prior experience working with heavy commercial truck brands and are keen to continue your career over the pond
What's in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits paid in line with our EBA, plus you will enjoy:
* A clean workshop environment with great employee facilities
* No more work laundry - uniforms supplied with complimentary on-site laundering
* Weekly tool allowance of $49.09
* Permanent role - Monday to Friday
* Day and afternoon shifts available + overtime
* Generous parental leave program
* Access to Sonder, our Employee Assistance Program, for yourself and your family
* Joining a company where you can continue to grow your career
* Relocation support to help you get started in Australia
What you will do
As a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, your role will include but not be limited to:
* 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
We're sure none of the role responsibilities will be new to you, but at Volvo Group Australia we take it up a notch and drive for efficiency, as well as the highest level of quality in our work. If you do too, then we could be a perfect match.
Your future team
We have dealerships based in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney and Newcastle. Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will work alongside Mechanics, Auto-Electricians, Trades Assistants, Apprentices, Service Advisors, Parts Interpreters, and Costing Clerks. Our dealerships have fantastic working environments, supportive teams, encourage upskilling and believe that work / life balance gets the best out of our employees.
Who are you?
At Volvo Group, we believe that your behaviours and attributes are just as important as your technical skills. Ideally you will have:
* A Heavy Vehicle mechanical qualification
* A NSW Trade Card (only applicable for our Sydney dealership, can be obtained after successful recruitment)
* Proven experience working as a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in a commercial environment
* Experience working with Volvo, Mack, UD or other European truck brands is an advantage but not essential
* 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
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.
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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.