The Company

COLAS Australia, a leader in the Road Construction and Maintenance Industry, continues to expand its operations throughout Australia and New Zealand as a company which is now supported locally by over 500 employees, across 15 work sites in 5 states.  Colas Australia is part of the Colas Group which includes over 65,000 staff worldwide.

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team on a full-time basis. This role will be based between workshops located near Newcastle and Port Macquarie along with service calls as required. Base workshop located near Port Macquarie.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for the servicing, repairs and maintenance of the Company’s plant, heavy vehicles and equipment including scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs and responding to breakdowns. 

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Complete scheduled services and maintenance activities in accordance with designated schedules

• Perform routine repairs to plant and equipment

• Conduct safety checks and complete Damage Reports

• Repair faulty or damaged mechanical parts

• Record repairs and faults in maintenance register as needed

• Maintain critical spares inventory

• Report near miss and incidents, complete investigations and implement corrective actions in a timely manner

• Ensure safety of other employees, contractors or members of the public whilst carrying out duties

• Participate in risk management and hazard identification processes

To be successful in this role you will have:

• NSW Licenced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

• Previous experience as a Qualified Mechanic

• Truck licence – Minimum HR essential

• Forklift Licence - highly regarded

• Be a team player and have a “can do” attitude

• Have proven problem solving & organisational skills

• Be reliable and able to work unsupervised

• Knowledge of WHS&E practices 

Culture & Benefits:

At COLAS Australia our people are vital to our success. Our employees make us different and set us apart from our competitors. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop visionary, talented, and passionate individuals. Our people are central to everything we do.

The successful applicant will be rewarded with: 

• A competitive hourly rate + Allowances

• Tablet + Phone

• Corporate Fitness Program + discounts on healthy foods, active wear, supplements, self-care products + more!

• Paid Parental Leave Program

• Life insurance & health care benefits 

• Employee recognition & assistance programs 

Colas Australia Group does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Colas Australia Group will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.

To view more: www.colas.com.au/job-vacancies/

“Colas Australia are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply”

Successful candidates will be contacted via phone.