Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
- Immediate start
- Fantastic full time opportunityÌý
- Based in Ingleburn, NSW
91¹ÙÍø Supacat
Supacat is an innovative engineering company operating primarily in the Defence sector with a growing footprint in other industries. Our core business is ultra-high mobility, wheeled vehicles and we are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a range of vehicles from 450kg to 12T GVM which are currently in service with the Australian and NZ Army.Ìý We also apply our skills to other areas, such as working with Defence primes on large programs and consulting into the automotive industry.
Supacat is a small to medium enterprise (SME) that is experiencing phenomenal growth. Guided by a supportive Management team, we rely on individuals to show initiative and take responsibility and ownership within their role. More than that however, we strive to provide a supportive and engaging culture that puts safety at the forefront of everything we do.Ìý
91¹ÙÍø the Role
The day to day element of the role is to provide mechanical services to deliver light, medium and heavy grade repairs and maintenance, primarily to the Sydney basedÌýfleets. Specifically, this is about ensuring fleet availability through planned and unplanned maintenance. The successful candidate will need to develop an understanding of how systems and sub systems of the vehicle function and interact. The role will require you to have the technical ability and experience to achieve this. It requires the willingness to work with individuals from different aspects of the business, including engineers, technicians, and supply chain coordinators.Ìý
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- Conduct fit out and maintenance tasks on Supacat vehicles
- Provide mechanical services to deliver light, medium and heavy grade repairs
- Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts
- Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systemsÌý
- Be responsible for ensuring compliant safety practices at all times
- Provide advice and support to engineering and production staffÌý
- Support local trialsÌý
- Deliver work on agreed scheduleÌý
- Ensure that compliant safety practices are always used and that a safety culture is embedded within the team
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and must have the right to work in Australia.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.Ìý
Please send your resume to us outlining your suitability for the role by clicking on 'Apply Now'.Ìý
