Diesel Technician - Marine Defence

Diesel Technician - Marine Defence

Are you a skilled Diesel Technician looking to take your career into the Defence and Marine sector? Penske Australia is seeking a motivated and technically capable professional to join our Marine Defence team in Perth. If you thrive on hands‑on technical work, enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, and value a strong team culture, this role is for you.

About the Role

As a Diesel Technician within our Marine Defence division, you’ll play a key role in supporting the operation, maintenance, and overhaul of MTU engine systems across Defence and Marine applications. You’ll work closely with our Mechanical Supervisor and contribute to commissioning, testing, rectification, and ongoing service activities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values precision, and takes pride in delivering high‑quality technical outcomes for our Defence customers.

About You

• Appropriate Trade Qualification
• Sound technical knowledge and experience with Penske product lines
• Detailed practical working knowledge of the operation of Penske machinery, tools and equipment.

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.