Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle)

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.Work right near the Great Ocean Road, one of Australia's most picturesque landscapes!Join Saputo Dairy Australia in a fulltime permanent opportunity as a Qualified Heavy VehicleDiesel Mechanic at our site based in Allansford, Victoria (15 minutes away from Warrnambool).How you will make contributions that matterYou will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of up to 45 Heavy and Multi vehicle combination Milk Tanker Trucks. You will liaise with both Tanker Drivers and Fleet Coordinators to foresee travel across the countryside, mainly Southwest Victoria, and assist with breakdowns, diagnose any repair of the vehicles and milk flow meters and assist with the transfer of milk back to depot.About youYou will have:

• A minimum Certificate 3 mechanical trade qualification
• Previous experience in a similar role ideally within the Transport industry with experience working with diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems
• A current HC/MC drivers’ licence is desirable, however not essential
• Experience working with automatic and manual trucks ideally Volvo’s, will be highly regarded
• The ability to work unsupervised and work under pressure and can ensure the fleet is maintained to a high standard.

We’ll support you with

• The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by multinational, values led company
• A competitive annual salary paying between $70k base to $80k base + super.
• Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way
• Ability to participate in our Employee Share Ownership Program

Click Apply to submit your application. For a confidential discussion, please contact Pratima on 0476 610 917. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.As the country’s largest dairy processor, we produce, market and distribute a variety of cheeses, butter, milk and cream. Our people bring well-known dairy brands to life, while servicing our farming communities through our AG Warehouse network. We’re passionate about providing secure, supportive and flexible working environments, which allow everyone to grow in their own way.