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Diesel Technician

Penske Australia

Trades & Services / Automotive Trades

Posted 04/06/2026
Closes 18/06/2026

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Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

Cairns - Local or Relocation Available

Your New Opportunity

As one of our Diesel Mechanics, you will carry out servicing across our diverse range of premium brands. You'll get hands on with workshop repairs, engine overhauls, engine chassis rebuilds. It's not all about the tools - you will also work directly with customers and provide great customer service. Your responsibilities include:

  • Complete Work Instructions as directed and instructed.
  • Assist in completing appropriate Job Reports to ensure accurate record of tasks completed.
  • Utilise to maximum advantage, production information publications and technical data.
  • Participate in the orderly development of Work Instructions.
  • Participate in field service activities.
  • Be attentive and sensitive to customer requirements and needs by adopting and maintaining a diligent attitude to work practices.

Why move to Cairns to join Penske?

This position is available at our workshop located in Queensland's tropical north in the seaside city of Cairns. Cairns is home to the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest and is a tourist hot-spot due to its tropical climate.

At Penske we know that it's our people at the heart of our success and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That's why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

  • 9 Day Fortnight to enjoy work-life balance
  • Competitive Remuneration & OT Available
  • Accredited Training & Development programs
  • Reward and Recognition Programs

About you:

  • Appropriate Trade qualifications
  • Experience working on our premium brands preferable
  • Pride in completing jobs right the first time and to the highest standard
  • Willing and available to travel and engage in field service duties on a regular basis
  • The ability to work with computer systems. Experience with computer based engine diagnostic programs will be highly regarded
  • Be capable of working without supervision
  • Self-motivated and able to become an active part of a great team of people
  • Customer service orientated

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
  • Onsite parking
  • Accredited Training & Development Programs
  • Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
  • Competitive Remuneration
  • Reward and Recognition Programs
  • Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
  • Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world's finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.

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