Light Vehicle / Mobile Plant Mechanic

The Role

We are seeking motivated and reliable light vehicle, mobile plant (or similar) mechanics or 3rd / 4th year apprentices. We offer the opportunity to routinely do technically challenging mechanical repair work. Whilst Service work is important to us, it only accounts for about 20% of our workshop activity.

Over recent years we have employed a number of light vehicle mechanics, who have all transitioned into working on trucks, buses and diesel engines. They have become valued members of our workshop team and created a new career path for themselves, with further opportunities if desired leading to supervisory positions. 

Skills / Experience

• Cert 3 in Light Vehicle, or Mobile Plant Mechanics (or similar).
• Or 3rd or 4th year Apprentice undertaking an apprenticeship in such trades. 
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a customer focused team
• At minimum current drivers licence
• Pride in your work with an ability to work to targets and high standards
• Desire to learn

Benefits

• Stable full time permanent employment, supporting the busy road transport industry, working for a long-standing profitable employer, representing market leading brands.
• Competitive and above award hourly rate, tool allowance, plus overtime is available
• We provide laundered overalls, boots, PPE, plus many other benefits.  
• Be trained on the latest model vehicles and technology in a modern air conditioned & well-equipped workshop.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities and an opportunity to build a success long term career
• Focus on your wellbeing with CMV care including access to CMV Care & the CMV Peer Support Program.
• Discounted Corporate Income and Health Insurance through multiple partners to suit your individual lifestyle.
• Opportunities to support community partnerships with our Group CMV Foundation
• Enjoy annual company dinners and picnics

About South Central Trucks

South Central Truck & Bus is the sole South Australian distributor for the range of MACK Trucks, UD Trucks and Volvo Truck & Bus range of products.

We are a division of the CMV Group of Companies which has been operating for over 90 years and now employs over 2000 staff throughout SA & VIC and continue to grow, working with some of the best in the business.  

Our success is highly driven by our core values; Safety First, Can Do, Ask The Question, Do the Right Thing and Mutual Respect.  We apply these in equal measures to not only our employees but also our customers and the community.

Apply now

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team, then please click "Apply" to submit your cover letter and resume.

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