AddressAbout Horizons West
Horizons West is proud to be part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s most extensive integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore. As a leading bus and charter company based in Perth, Horizons West provides effective transport solutions to various customers and industries throughout Western Australia.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to be based at our Welshpool Depot on a full-time basis, with the wiliness to rotate between the Landsdale and Welshpool sites.
The main job tasks and responsibilities of the Heavy Vehicle Mechanic include, but are not limited to:
- Perform routine services and inspections on all vehicle types.
- Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults/defects.
- Coordinate breakdown repairs and recoveries as required.
- With assistance from the Workshop Manager, liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure the cost-effective provision of external labour and parts.
- Communicate with the Operations Department to ascertain the availability of vehicles requiring service or repair and/or to notify of vehicles out of service.
- Complete maintenance and repair work and record in the relevant operating systems.
- Provide guidance and instruction to apprentice technicians.
- Promote & enforce safe work practices & adherence to relevant company policies & procedures.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant Mechanical qualification/ trade certificate
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a qualified technician
- Experience using diagnostics software highly regarded
- Experience working with buses & coaches is preferable
- The ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
- Experience mentoring/training less experienced or apprenticed technicians
- HR Licence or greater
- Proficient communication skills
How to Apply
Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question.
We are requesting your resume with the necessary qualifications and experience.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion.
