Junior Diesel Mechanic / Vehicle Service Technician

Do you want a high-flying career working for the world’s largest air services provider, based in Melbourne?

Do you have a mechanical trade qualification, proven diagnostic skills, and a commitment to customer service excellence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity available for a Vehicle Service Technician (Diesel Mechanic) to our join our team in Melbourne, on a permanent full-time basis.

More about this role:

Reporting to the Vehicle Service Coordinator. You will be responsible for ensuring our vehicle fleet of trucks are well maintained to a road worthy standard and repairs are identified and completed in an efficient and safe manner.

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

• Inspecting and test driving trucks to diagnose malfunctions to ensure that they are working properly.
• Inspecting brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Troubleshooting fuel, ignition, and emission control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
• Tune engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
• Repair, replace, or adjust defective parts.
• Routine maintenance.
• Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers and controls.
• Manage and control spare parts as well as updating the vehicle maintenance system.
• Manage documentation and maintain records correctly to fulfil all company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate services and repairs performed by contractors / service providers in consultation with Operations to minimize impact on the business.
• Be on call after hours to attend or provide support for breakdowns.
• Carry out additional duties as may be reasonably requested by your Manager.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role: 

• Demonstrate success in a similar role.
• Up to 3 years qualified mechanical trade experience, heavy vehicle repair experience an advantage (working on single axel and dual axel up to 12.5m wheelbase and 15T load capacity) 
• Clean Heavy Rigid License preferred, or ability to obtain one.
• Proven Diagnostic skills.
• Electrical diagnostic knowledge is essential, PLC’s (programmable logic controller) knowledge is an advantage.
• Pro-activeness, can-do attitude, interpersonal skills, and conflict resolution.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in computers a must
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts and over time as needed
• As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check, as well as undergo a medical check.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay rates and penalties.
• Free daily staff meals on duty, and uniforms provided.
• 5 weeks annual leave per every 12 months service.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

We provide you with training and support to set you up for success in your new role.

About Us:

We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.

Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year.

Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.

Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visit our Australian careers website https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/  and watch a short video here: https://youtu.be/uLB6BFGdKpE

 Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you.

Click the link below and upload your resume to start on the journey of joining the dnata catering family as a Vehicle Service Technician.

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