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 looking for a skilled Diesel Mechanic who enjoys working independently. We’re looking for a reliable, hands on Mechanic to join our team in Mount Gambier, SA. This role will be reporting to Workshop Manager.
This is an independent role, perfect for someone who thrives working autonomously, has strong diagnostic skills, and can confidently deal with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep operations running smoothly.
What you’ll bring:
We’re looking for someone to keep our heavy vehicles and trailers in top shape by servicing and maintaining a wide variety of fleet to keep Australia moving.
You will:
Performing maintenance and repairs of heavy vehicles and equipment
Managing relationships with external suppliers for parts and services
Maintaining equipment and vehicles to company and manufacturer standards
You will have:
Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic
Experience working independently or in remote/autonomous environments highly desirable
DG and Fuel tanker maintenance experience advantageous
HR/HC or MC License highly desirable
Basic computer skills advantageous
Forklift licence highly desirable
Excellent communication
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.
