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SalarySouthLink is a subsidiary of Keolis Downer, Australia’s largest provider of multi-modal public transport. Operating since 1995, SouthLink is a proud to partner with the South Australian Government to deliver a world class bus transport system for the Adelaide Hills community.
About the role
We are seeking a Leading Hand to be based at our SouthLink depot located at Aldgate in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.
If you are ambitious, driven and team-spirited, this is a great opportunity to build a career and become an integral part of our company by ensuring the service and repair of our vehicles is maintained in the highest possible standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service, maintenance, repairs, and warranty work to our bus fleet.
- Supporting the workshop supervisor
- Maintain information flow into our bus maintenance program
- Organize workflow through the workshop
- Report directly to workshop supervisor
- Liaise with Bus operations for vehicle requirements
- Complete repairs to engines, gearboxes, brakes, diffs, suspensions, chassis, electrical and body components.
- Diagnose and repair general mechanical and electrical faults.
- Quality control and inspect repairs as completed.
- Adhere to safety instructions while performing work
About you:
- Relevant Diesel Mechanic qualification or experience in a similar maintenance role, ideally within a transportation company (Bus or Heavy Vehicle), with a desire to progress your career. Light Vehicle Mechanic will be considered.
- Qualified tradesperson, with experience in maintenance servicing. Can be associated trade, diesel fitter, auto mechanic, auto electrical.
- A ‘hands on’ team player with experience in delivering best practice.
- HR Licence an advantage. Paid C-HR licence upgrades (if needed)
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills.
- A professional and positive attitude
- Good people and communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Experience with maintenance systems an advantage.
- Experience in Scania, MAN, Volvo, Cummins and Mitsubishi vehicles an advantage.
What’s in it for you:
- Family friendly hours
- Based at our conveniently located Aldgate depot in the Adelaide Hills South Australia. Great environment, no city traffic.
- Room for growth & development giving you the opportunity to build a long and successful career in a multinational company.
- Continual training and a variety of experiences in an industry that is evolving.
- Well-equipped and clean, heavy vehicle workshop
- A position where no two days are the same.
- Supportive team environment
- A permanent and secure full-time position.
- Uniforms and PPE provided.
Confidential telephone and email enquiries are welcome to Graham Foyle or Elliott Wells at 088339 7544 or ************@keolisdowner.com.au
About Us
Keolis Downer operate passenger bus services in South Australia under the entities of SouthLink in the Adelaide Metro Hills area and LinkSA in various regional areas within 100 kms of Adelaide.
Keolis Downer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and a safe and inclusive working environment.
We support applications from people representing all diversity groups, and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTI, people with disabilities, religious beliefs, and ethnicity.
Go to our webpage at: www.keolisdowner.com.au/careers/
If you pride yourself on your work ethic, have the skills and experience necessary and want to work with a great team, please click “apply now’
Join our team today! We look forward to hearing from you.
