{"id":5666,"date":"2026-04-08T11:24:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=5666"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:24:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:24:57","slug":"5666","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/de\/job\/5666\/","title":{"rendered":"HGV\/Truck Mechanic &#8211; Relocation to Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>GlobalForce are working in partnership with an award-winning dealer of new and used commercial trucks and trailers to recruit qualified and experienced Truck Mechanics from the U.K. and Ireland, preferably from a DAF or Kenworth dealership background.<\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be trade qualified and have a minimum of 5 years recent and relevant dealership experience. Candidates from other branded dealerships may be considered if up to date training on diagnostic software has been completed.<\/p>\n<p>The positions are in a number of locations across Queensland. From the bright lights of the Gold Coast to the technicolour underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland has a piece of paradise to suit everyone.<\/p>\n<p>All suitable applicants will complete pre-registration with GlobalForce Resource before being presented to the client for a Telephone\/Video interview. Supporting documentation will be required to complete registration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>POSITION PURPOSE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provide technical and mechanical services and assist in the effective operation of the service department<\/p>\n<p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diagnose mechanical faults\/issues<\/li>\n<li>Carry out general servicing and repair<\/li>\n<li>Keep work area clean and tidy at all times<\/li>\n<li>Ensure company and personal tools are looked after and well maintained<\/li>\n<li>Ensure work is completed on time and correctly<\/li>\n<li>Train apprentices and colleagues<\/li>\n<li>Complete job cards for completed work<\/li>\n<li>Participate in an on call\/breakdown roster when required<\/li>\n<li>Ensure all work carried out is checked by your foreperson or QA<\/li>\n<li>Perform all duties safely<\/li>\n<li>Attend training courses when requested<\/li>\n<li>Any other duties as directed by the manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SKILLS REQUIRED: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognised HGV Mechanic trade qualification<\/li>\n<li>5 years recent and relevant post qualification experience preferably from a DAF or Kenworth dealership<\/li>\n<li>Candidates from other branded dealerships may be considered if up to date training on diagnostic software has been completed<\/li>\n<li>HGV Driving Licence<\/li>\n<li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Strong workmanship<\/li>\n<li>Sound verbal and written communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Sound customer service skills<\/li>\n<li>Sound DAF and Kenworth knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Sound problem diagnostic and resolution skills<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate computer skills<\/li>\n<li>Effective time management skills<\/li>\n<li>Able to work autonomously and as part of a team<\/li>\n<li>Able to multitask<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RENUMERATION PACKAGE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive hourly rate AUD (DEPENDING ON RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE) + 9.5% superannuation + overtime\/weekend rates if worked<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing training opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Assistance in finding suitable accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity and are serious about relocating to Australia, please send your CV <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3202,"featured_media":6370,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"catherine@globalforceresource.com","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[155],"job-categories":[113],"job-types":[78],"class_list":{"0":"post-5666","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"job_listing_region-australia","7":"job_listing_category-hgv-mechanic","8":"job_listing_type-transport","10":"job-type-bus-truck"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/5666","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3202"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5666"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=5666"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=5666"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalforceresource.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=5666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}