Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Elgas is a leading provider of LPG and related products, services and technical solutions in Australia and across the South Pacific. As market leaders, we are seen as experts in our field, holding the safety of our people and the sustainability of our communities as our top priorities. We respond to change with integrity and innovation, to ensure our customers get performance and reliability from our products and services.

The role

The primary objective of this position is to ensure that our fleet of prime movers, tankers, light vehicles, and plant is consistently available in a reliable, safe and work ready condition.

Light vehicle mechanics interested in developing into a heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic position are encouraged to apply.

What you will enjoy doing

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled servicing and repairs, including Long Term Maintenance of Prime Movers, Tankers, Light Vehicles and/ or Plant and Machinery as directed on both company and external customer vehicles.
• Routine and specialist diagnosis of vehicle/plant failures and implement resolutions. Investigate and report all accidents, incidents, near misses or hazards identified in the work environment.
• Participate in risk assessments of current and proposed work practices and operations.
• Complete Take 5’s, Safety Observations and Hazard reports as required. Fulfill JSA’s for required tasks in accordance with Company policies.
• Respond to and manage unplanned breakdowns and mechanical failures. All breakdown and service-related paperwork completed and submitted to supervisors on completion of works.
• Participate in routine administrative matters (team meetings, communications, planning and Toolbox sessions). Identify and/or make recommendations or implement opportunities to continuously improve workshop operations.

What makes you great

• You hold relevant trade qualification - Heavy Duty Mechanic (essential)
• Car License (essential), HR License (desirable), MC License (desirable)
• Dangerous Good License, Forklift High Risk License and Working at heights are desirable.
• Confined Space Training/Competency (desirable)
• Current knowledge of industry sector and working practices of heavy-duty plant/vehicle maintenance and repair

Why you will love working with us

At Linde we identify ourselves with our products – either working for the technical or medical gases business. Being a company with a long tradition in the gases business, we not only care about our customers and high-quality products, but most importantly about our employees. While working with us, expect a safe workplace, high safety standards and a true commitment from our managers to safety.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.  

Elgas is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse demographics, including Indigenous Australians and people with a disability. We're local, with service centers around the country to ensure rapid supply and reliable delivery in virtually every area. Our customers get convenient 24/7 Online Services for orders, payments and account information.   

Elgas offers a diverse range of employment opportunities, training programs and enhance career development for outstanding employees, including the possibility of career advancement opportunities with BOC and the global Linde Group. We also have a variety of employee appreciation programs to recognize solo and collaborative team efforts.   

Have we inspired you? Let's talk about it

So, what are you waiting for? The opportunity is yours. Are you ready to take the lead?

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, resume, relevant certificates and / or licenses) via our online job market.

In order to apply, you must have full work rights in Australia.

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.

Elgas acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.