Who are we:
K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.
About K&S National Fleet
With over 80 years of dedicated service, K&S operates one of Australia’s largest privately owned company fleets, with more than 2,500 commercial vehicles and trailers nationwide. Our National Fleet division supports workshop locations across the country, ensuring our assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. Guided by our core value “Everybody Safe Every Day” we are committed to delivering reliability for our customers and safe outcomes for our people.
The Opportunity:
We are growing! And that means an exciting opportunity for an experienced heavy vehicle truck and trailer diesel mechanic who’s ready to enjoy the benefits of a large, established National team!
Joining the dayshift mechanics, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing European and American truck, trailers and equipment, with added experience of a brand-new dangerous goods fleet including bulk tankers.
Don’t have your truck license? Let us support you in obtaining it and growing your skill set while supporting all the divisions within the K&S Corporations National Road transport Fleet!
What you’ll bring:
We’re looking for someone to keep our heavy vehicles and trailers in top shape by servicing and maintaining a variety of heavy vehicles and trailers to keep our National operations moving.
You will:
Perform servicing repairs and preventative maintenance of heavy vehicles and equipment
Diagnose issues and complete testing using advanced diagnostic technology
Maintain accurate records of all repairs and maintenance completed
Manage relationships with external suppliers for parts and services
Maintain equipment and vehicles to company and manufacturer standards
You will have:
Trade qualification in heavy diesel mechanic & proven experience
HR/HC or MC License highly desirable – or willing to obtain
Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn
Ability to manage time and workload effectively
Why Join us:
Competitive rates that grow year on year to support your hard work
Be mentored by a highly experienced industry leader
Novated car lease option
Salary sacrifice
Paid parental leave
Growth and development to support career progression
Employee recognition and rewards program
24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
Corporate health plan discount
Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.
To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.
