ABOUT THE ROLE

The primary role of Due to increase in our operations, Harvestco Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Qube Forestry, require a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in Mount Gambier in South Australia.

As a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you will be responsible for the service, inspection and repair of Qube mobile machinery and ancillary equipment (owned, partially owned, hired and/or leased to Qube). Your everyday responsibilities will include:

• Perform mechanical inspections and servicing (Preventative maintenance tasks) as directed by the Transport & Maintenance Coordinator
• Carry out mechanical maintenance (corrective maintenance tasks) as directed by the Transport & Maintenance Coordinator
• Attend to, rectify and report any equipment breakdowns immediately
• Notify workshop manager of any defects/damage on all mobile equipment
• Complete any mechanical works as recommended by Original Equipment Manufacturer, including detecting faults, disassembling parts and engines, repairing and reassembling parts and engines
• Ensure all completed mechanical documentation are submitted to the Transport & Maintenance Coordinator for record keeping
• Assist in identifying and implementing maintenance opportunities for improvement
• Participate in any meetings including any prestart, HSE, maintenance toolbox meetings and any other meetings deemed necessary
• Liaise with Transport & Maintenance Coordinator to ensure major plant inspections and major repairs are planned and scheduled
• Attend Fleet roadside breakdowns as required

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Mechanical trade certificate (desirable, but not essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years heavy/medium/light vehicle experience
• Experience in mobile plant equipment. Heavy Vehicle mobile mining equipment preferred
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of people
• Sound skills using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work autonomously using proactive approach to task resolution
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to work well within a small team environment

Key Competencies/Skills:

• Integrity
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strategic thinking
• Managing risk
• Planning & problem solving ability
• Focus on safety
• Performance and task driven
• Time management
• Strong mechanical fault finding skills
• Deliver effective mechanical decisions to ensure mobile machinery, reliability and operability

ABOUT US

Qube Forestry provides cut to length, infield chipping and marshalling services throughout the Green Triangle region, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Northern New South Wales and New Zealand with offices in Adelaide Hills, Mount Gambier, Portland, Tasmania and throughout New Zealand. Qube Forestry harvests, hauls and marshalls in excess of 12 million tonnes annually.

Qube Forestry is a subsidiary of Qube Ports & Bulk. Qube Ports & Bulk is the leading Stevedoring, Bulk Logistics and Port Management service provider in Australia. As an ASX top 100 company, Qube has the size to provide an impressive array of integrated logistics solutions.

BE SAFE is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe working environment for our team and clients, ensuring that every operation is conducted with the highest standards of safety and care. Our focus on efficiency means we are constantly optimising our processes to deliver the best results, while our dedication to reliability ensures that our clients can count on us to meet their needs, every time.

Imagine working with a team that is committed to maximising the value of our current services while boldly diversifying into a full suite of in-house transport, and supply chain services. Our operations are data-driven and supported by cutting-edge systems and IT solutions, all managed by a high-performance team dedicated to excellence.

Why QUBE?

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance is vital for success.

BENEFITS

1. Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
2. Discounted health insurance 
3. Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
4. Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
5. Generous paid parental leave

1. Access to Qube wellbeing program

This is a full-time position offering a generous salary between $82,992 plus superannuation to the right candidate (depending on experience).

Please note that only candidates we are interested in interviewing for the above roles will be contacted.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply now!