Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

This hands-on role involves maintaining and repairing a range of trucks, trailers, and fleet vehicles. You’ll be responsible for diagnostics, fault finding, servicing, and mechanical repairs across key systems including brakes, suspension, steering, and engines. In return, you’ll join a stable team with consistent weekly pay, strong job security, and a roster designed to support genuine work-life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 7/7 rotating roster – 7 day shifts, 7 days off, 7 night shifts, 7 days off.
• Perform diagnostics, fault finding, and repairs on trucks, trailers, and fleet vehicles.
• Service and maintain brakes, suspension, steering systems, and engines.
• Carry out welding and basic auto electrical work (12V/24V).
• Order, replace, and maintain parts according to quality and safety standards.
• Minimise fleet downtime by ensuring vehicles are roadworthy and fully operational.

What You’ll Bring

• Trade-qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic with proven experience on trucks, trailers, and fleet vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills for mechanical and electrical systems (12V/24V).
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Unlimited Australian work rights.

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay you can count on
• Permanent full-time opportunities
• Consistent, well-planned work

Why People Choose Centurion

• Reliable weekly pay
• Well-maintained, modern fleet and equipment
• Safety-first culture across every shift
• Training and development to support your career
• Clean kitchen and bathroom facilities at our depots
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and retail discounts
• Bring Ya Mate & earn up to $1,000 through Centurion’s referral program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental wellbeing support
• Discounted private health insurance
• Recognition and financial rewards through quarterly and annual awards
• Service milestone rewards for long-term employees
• Onsite parking
• PPE supplied

The Centurion Difference

At Centurion, we know the hard work our team puts in every day, and we believe it should be recognised. That’s why we focus on the things that matter on the job, from reliable weekly pay to well-maintained equipment and a safety-first culture across every shift.

With backing from our team and ongoing training to build your skills, you’ll have what you need to get the job done safely and efficiently. Alongside this, we provide clean, well-equipped depot facilities and a range of benefits that support you both at work and at home.

Standard Company Overview

Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

We’re currently expanding our team and looking for experienced operators to join us in delivering quality service to our customers.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step with Centurion? If you have the experience, ability and skills, we want to hear from you.

Click Apply Now. For more information, please contact recruitment@centurion.net.au

Centurion is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.