Tradesperson Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Nightshift Only)

About Transdev WA

Transdev WA provides public transport services across Western Australia. Our maintenance teams play an essential role in keeping our bus fleet safe, reliable and available for the communities we serve.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Tradesperson Heavy Vehicle / Diesel Motor Mechanic (Nightshift Only) to join our workshop team at our Fremantle WA Bus Depot.

About the role

Transdev WA Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified and experienced Tradesperson Heavy Vehicle / Diesel Motor Mechanic (Nightshift Only) to join our Maintenance team at the Fremantle Depot in O’Connor.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager/Supervisor, this full-time position is responsible for safely and efficiently repairing, servicing and maintaining Transdev WA’s fleet of buses, ancillary vehicles, machinery and associated equipment. The role contributes directly to the delivery of safe, reliable and professionally presented vehicles for our operations.

The position title, full-time employment basis, Fremantle work location and annual remuneration are aligned with the terms recorded in the employment contract.

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Annual earnings of up to $147K to $152K per annum
• 12% Superannuation
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• A structured weekly roster
• A safety-focused and professional workshop environment
• Access to relevant technical training and development
• Employee benefits available under applicable Transdev WA policies and employment conditions; and
• the opportunity to contribute to the safety and reliability of Western Australia's public transport network.

Roster/Schedule

• 7 nights on followed by 7 days off
• Seven consecutive 12-hour nightshifts during the rostered week on
• 30-minute unpaid meal break during each shift
• 80.5 rostered hours per fortnight
• Approved overtime may be payable in accordance with the applicable employment conditions

Key responsibilities

• Repair, service and maintain buses and ancillary vehicles
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete required repairs
• Road test vehicles as required
• Service and maintain machinery and equipment relevant to Transdev WA operations
• Attend vehicle or equipment breakdowns on-site and off-site when required
• Complete work safely, efficiently and in accordance with maintenance requirements
• Support the presentation of vehicles to the required operational standard
• Follow Transdev WA’s health, safety, environmental and quality systems
• Liaise with Operations and Maintenance employees to support vehicle maintenance schedules
• Provide guidance to apprentices and new employees when required
• Perform other duties reasonably associated with the position

Essential qualifications and experience

To be considered, applicants must have:

• A current Australian-recognised trade certificate relevant to heavy vehicle mechanical work
• Demonstrated experience repairing, servicing and maintaining heavy vehicles, buses or comparable commercial fleet vehicles
• A current Heavy Rigid, HR, driver’s licence
• For overseas-issued trade qualifications, certification demonstrating that the qualification meets Australian standards
• Demonstrated mechanical fault-finding, problem-solving and decision-making capability
• The ability to work safely and effectively with limited supervision
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a Maintenance team
• The ability to interpret and comply with legislation, company policies and procedural instructions
• The ability to use, or develop proficiency in, relevant maintenance or ERP systems
• The ability and willingness to work the advertised 7-on, 7-off nightshift roster

About you

You will be a safety-focused tradesperson who takes pride in delivering reliable, high-quality mechanical work. You will communicate effectively with workshop and operational employees, organise your work efficiently and contribute positively to a professional maintenance environment.

How to apply

Please submit your current résumé and a brief cover letter outlining:

• Your relevant trade qualification
• Your heavy vehicle mechanical experience
• Your current driver’s licence class
• Your availability to work the advertised nightshift roster

Applications must be submitted through SEEK or by emailing your Cover letter and Resume to ••••@transdev.com.au

Applications open: 26th August 2026

Applications close: 23rd September 2026

Applicants must have, or be able to obtain, the legal right to work in Australia appropriate for this position.

Pre-employment requirements

The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete the pre-employment requirements applicable to the position. These may include:

• verification of identity and Australian work rights;
• verification of trade qualifications and licences;
• employment-history and reference checks;
• a pre-employment medical assessment;
• drug and alcohol screening;
• a National Police Clearance; and
• any additional licences, checks or competency requirements relevant to the position.

Diversity and inclusion

Transdev WA is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All applicants will be assessed against the genuine qualifications, experience, capabilities and inherent requirements of the position.

Applications from suitably qualified candidates are encouraged. Transdev WA Pty Ltd is committed to a fair and merit-based recruitment process.

Transdev WA Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified and experienced Tradesperson Heavy Vehicle / Diesel Motor Mechanic (Nightshift Only) to join our Maintenance team at the Fremantle Depot in O’Connor.