Light Vehicle Mechanic - Transition Into Heavy Vehicle Industry

Location: South Granville
Full Training Provided | Licence Upgrade | Free Opal Travel

Are you a qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic looking to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to transition into the heavy vehicle industry with full support, paid training, and long‑term career pathways.

Join one of NSW’s leading bus operators and gain the skills, qualifications, and experience to work confidently on heavy commercial vehicles, all while enjoying excellent benefits and job security.

Why This Role Is Perfect for You

• You’ll receive specialised heavy vehicle training, including the AURSS00013 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Skill Set for Light Vehicle Technicians
• We will upgrade your licence so you can work confidently on heavy vehicles
• You’ll enjoy free travel across NSW with an Opal card
• You’ll gain stable, long‑term employment in a growing industry
• You’ll be supported by experienced heavy vehicle technicians and a strong workshop team

What You’ll Be Doing

• Servicing, diagnosing, and repairing buses and heavy commercial vehicles
• Conducting inspections, preventative maintenance, and safety checks
• Working closely with senior mechanics and workshop supervisors
• Learning heavy vehicle systems, components, and diagnostics
• Maintaining accurate service records and ensuring compliance with safety standards

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic (Cert III Automotive)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn heavy vehicle systems
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Current full driver licence (we will support your upgrade)
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

What We Offer

• Full heavy vehicle training and licence upgrade
• Free Opal card for travel across NSW
• Competitive salary package
• Monday to Friday roster – no weekend work
• Supportive, safety‑focused workshop environment
• Career progression into heavy vehicle technician roles
• Additional company benefits including:

• Employee discounts
• Salary packaging options
• Flu vaccinations
• Private health insurance discounts
• Paid parental leave

Our Recruitment Process

To ensure safety and compliance, our process includes:

• Criminal history check
• Pre‑employment medical
• Drug & alcohol screening
• Verification of qualifications, licences, and right‑to‑work

In partnership with the Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and liveability.

Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group (Kelsian), Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, Singapore, USA, UK and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

Kelsian has over 30 years’ experience delivering tourism and passenger transport services. The Group is a leader in sustainable public transport as the operator of Australia’s largest zero emission bus fleet and Australia’s largest electrified bus depot.

As at 31 Dec 2024, Kelsian directly employs over 12,600 people and operates over 5,800 buses, 115 vessels and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered more than 378 million customer journeys over the last year.

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. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.