Leading Hand Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

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Since 1966 Murrays Coaches has grown into one of the country's largest coach companies with a world-wide reputation for excellence. We are privileged to be the appointed transport provider for many of Australia's leading organisations.

Join Murrays Coaches as a Leading Hand Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in our Fleet Team and support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our modern heavy vehicle fleet. This role offers genuine variety, hands-on mechanical work, and the opportunity to guide and support an experienced workshop team.

Why join Murrays?

• A supportive, experienced workshop team with strong industry knowledge.
• Work with a modern fleet of heavy vehicles.
• Long-term development with a respected Australian brand.
• A stable, full-time permanent role with regular overtime available.

What you will do

• Lead, support and mentor mechanics and apprentices.
• Allocate daily workshop tasks and assist with workflow priorities.
• Diagnose, service and repair heavy vehicles, including coaches and buses.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and assist with breakdown responses.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to Murrays standards.
• Participate in an on-call roster as part of the workshop support structure.

What you will bring

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of previous experience as a qualified diesel or heavy vehicle mechanic.
• Strong diagnostic, servicing and repair skills.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or supporting a workshop team.
• A safety-first approach and strong attention to detail.
• Current MR driver’s licence, or the ability to obtain one.
• Valid Australian Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence preferred.

This role will suit someone who enjoys hands-on mechanical work, supporting a team, solving problems and helping keep a busy fleet operating safely and reliably.

Benefits we offer:

Our Employee Assistance Program is available to you and all your family members and offers free professional counselling services for a range of issues including physical and mental health, financial services, work life balance and much more

If you believe you fit the above criteria, please apply online or email your resume and cover letter to employment@murrays.com.au.

Be sure to include the title of the job you are applying for in your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No recruitment agencies please.

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident.

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