Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Leading Hand - Busselton Depot

Lead a skilled workshop team and help keep your community moving.

Swan Transit is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Leading Hand to provide day-to-day leadership at our Busselton Depot.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for coordinating workshop activities, mentoring maintenance staff, and ensuring our fleet is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and presentation. Work closely with Workshop Supervisor, you'll play a key role in driving workshop performance, safety compliance, and team development. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a small team of maintenance employees.
• Coordinate daily workshop activities and priorities. .
• Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company procedures. 
• Assist with training and development of apprentices and team members. 
• Perform diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on buses and heavy vehicles. 
• Support breakdown response and after-hours maintenance requirements when required. 
• Ensure maintenance records and work orders completed accurately. 

About you:

• Qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic (or experienced Light Vehicle Mechanic looking to transition). 
• Proven leadership, supervisory, or Leading Hand experience.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop others while maintaining high standards.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.  

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary plus superannuation.
• Leading Hand allowance and overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment.
• Stable full-time employment with Swan Transit, part of the Kelsian Group.
• Opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Busselton region. 

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and leadership background. 

Applications close Monday 30th November 2026 unless filler earlier. 

Please note: Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

***We kindly request no unsolicited resumes of approaches from Recruitment Agencies.***

Why Swan Transit?

Swan Transit, as part of the Kelsian Group Limited, is a leading public transport provider in Australia, London, and Singapore. With over 9,000 employees, we proudly deliver integrated, sustainable, and reliable transport services to over 207 million customers annually.
We foster an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member can thrive.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply Now. Applications should include:

• A current resume.
• A brief cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience.

For further information regarding the role, applicants may contact the Regional Workshop Manager or Area Manager on 08-9796 9500.

Applications close Friday, 30 October 2026, unless filled earlier.

Please note: Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

**We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies.**