Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Fleet Maintenance | Toowoomba
Employment Type: Casual
Initial Engagement: 3 months, with potential for ongoing employment for the right person, subject to performance and operational requirements
Location: Toowoomba, QLD

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic to join our clients Fleet Maintenance team in Toowoomba.

This is an initial 3-month casual position, with the potential for the role to become ongoing for the right person, based on performance, reliability, skills and operational requirements.

You will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of heavy vehicles, fire appliances and associated equipment, helping ensure vehicles remain safe, reliable and ready for operational deployment.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic who enjoys varied mechanical work and wants to be part of a team supporting critical frontline emergency services.

Key responsibilities

• Service, repair and maintain heavy vehicles and fire appliances.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Maintain firefighting systems, pumps and associated equipment.
• Use electronic diagnostic equipment and specialist tools.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Conduct road tests and operational checks where required.
• Complete job sheets and electronic maintenance records.
• Maintain accurate parts and inventory records.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Communicate with the Workshop Supervisor regarding vehicle condition and required repairs.
• Work effectively as part of a professional maintenance team.

About you

We are looking for someone who is reliable, practical, safety-focused and takes pride in their workmanship.

Ideally, you will have:

• A recognised Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic trade qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working on trucks, buses, heavy commercial vehicles or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with electrical and electronic diagnostics.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• A current MR or HR driver's licence is highly desirable.
• Ability to pass pre employment medical and police check

Experience with fire appliances, emergency vehicles, hydraulic systems, pumps or specialised equipment will be highly regarded.

Candidates with strong light vehicle mechanical experience who are looking to transition into heavy vehicle work may also be considered.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

Consultant

katrina.adamason@programmmed.com.au

Reference number: 77290
Profession:TradesAll Qualified

Company: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
Date posted: 25th Aug, 2026