Kenworth Trucks - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic

About Bishops Transport

Bishops Transport is a prominent, rapidly growing, family-owned transport company servicing Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Our head office is based in Perth, and we are currently recruiting an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our team.

At Bishops Transport, we’re truck people first and foremost — it’s what we love and what we know. From the yard to the highway, we take pride in our gear and the work we do with it. Safety matters to us because it keeps our people and the community protected, but we keep it grounded and practical — no nonsense, just what works.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Heavy Diesel Mechanic who is eager to build upon or further their strong knowledge and skillset within this niche industry.

You will be required to perform servicing, repairs and general preventative maintenance on our fleet of trucks.

This is a Monday to Friday job with some occasional Saturday work as required.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager we will also provide you any needed on the job training and mentoring as you work within our close-knit workshop team to ensure your success within the role.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Scheduled servicing and routine maintenance of our fleet – prime movers, rigid trucks, trailers, dollies, forklifts and light vehicles

• General diagnosis and repairs

• Perform preventative maintenance

• Minor fabrication and welding

• Breakdown duties can be required

• Maintain service records to a high standard

• Working closely with the workshop manager and apprentices

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Trade qualification in Heavy Automotive Mechanical 

• Experienced with Kenworths would be advantageous

• Experience in transport essential

• Experience in service and repairs of trailing equipment

• Experience with CAT & Cummins engine rebuilds.

• Current Drivers Licence

• Welding experience preferred but not essential

• Forklift Licence – desirable

• Good 12 volt knowledge is an advantage

• Hands on approach

• Must be able to work unsupervised

Total remuneration is negotiable and competitive rates and conditions will be provided based on experience.

Suitable applicants will be subject to the Company's Recruitment Process including competency assessment, employment reference checks, medical including drug and alcohol screen testing.

If this sounds like you then please apply!