The Role
This is a full-time position for a Diesel Mechanic to work at our new Ayers Rock depot, located at 120-124 Giles Street, Yulara, Northern Territory. The role entails assisting in driving the maintenance of our fleet of modern luxury Coaches.
Reporting to the AYQ workshop Leading Hand, you will carry out vehicle inspections, repairs and servicing on our fleet of Scania’s, Cummins & Toyota vehicles.
You’ll work closely with our Alice Springs depot for efficiencies when it comes to parts ordering & suppliers to keep our fleet on the road during times of absence of the lead hand.
This is a chance to live and work in some of Australia’s most iconic location and work within a small tight knit team.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Managing your time for repairs, servicing and scheduled maintenance and ensuring they are completed efficiently to our high stringent safety and quality standards
2. Working with operations to assist with vehicle availability & to minimise downtime
3. Actively assisting with the day-to-day mechanical work, scheduled servicing & repairs/ breakdown
4. Complete accurate Job cards detailing work performed & parts used
5. Other general repairs as required around the depot.
6. Reporting low stock levels & to work on continuous improvement with the leading hand in all facets of maintaining a large fleet of 30+ vehicles.
The Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will have:
7. Relevant heavy diesel trade qualification
8. Someone looking to expand their skill set.
9. Demonstrated ability to work in an autonomous environment & to learn & share knowledge with the leading hand
10. Strong understanding of WHS regulations
11. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to learn systems/programs quickly
12. Be reliable, motivated, work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks
13. Great time management, planning and organisational skills.
14. Must be available to be on an on-call roster for afterhours & weekends as required, with minimum paid call-in periods
15. Hold a current Heavy Rigid (HR) License or willingness to obtain
Sponsorship Eligibility:
To be eligible for sponsorship, the candidate must:
16. 2 years of work experience in the nominated occupation or relevant role
17. Obtain a suitable and positive skills assessment if applicable
18. Provide proof of English proficiency
19. Police clearance from country of origin
Benefits & Perks:
20. Full training provided - access to training with Scania & Cummins other key suppliers
21. Sponsorship available
22. Career development opportunities available
23. Competitive hourly rate
24. 4 weeks Annual leave
25. Staff accommodation organised prior to your arrival. Just bring the essentials with you!
26. Relocation assistance available up to $1000
27. Staff domestic and international travel discounts for family and friends.
28. 12 weeks paid parental leave – for eligible employees.
29. 2 team engagement days per year to share quality time with your team
30. Access to retail discounts Employee Assistance Program
31. 2 days paid leave per year for volunteer opportunities of your choice.
32. Great working culture working with people who are passionate about travel
Who we are
A century ago, the Australian outback was but a twinkle in most travellers’ eyes. But thanks to visionaries like the Pyke family and Bill King, the way we explore the Land Down Under was about to change in unimaginable ways. Over the coming decades, maps were unfolded, desert cruisers and coaches were customised, and guides were trained.
From humble beginnings, the company now known as AAT Kings was going places few had gone before, pioneering new paths across Australia and New Zealand, and taking intrepid domestic and international travellers on a wild and wonderful ride.
The, AAT Kings Group (AAT Kings, Inspiring Journeys, SEIT Outback Australia and Down Under Tours) has grown to be Australia and New Zealand’s leading group touring company, delivering over 100 exceptional Guided Holidays, Short Breaks and Day Tour experiences across all corners of these magnificent destinations.
We are part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) where the philosophy is to create enriching experiences for traveller’s by combining an unbeatable mix of exceptional service and quality at great value.
At AAT Kings Group and our global family-owned parent company, The Travel Corporation (TTC), we believe in pushing boundaries to provide remarkable experiences.