Overview

Job description

Our client, a leading Truck Servicing and Main Dealership across Australia, is looking to hire 2+ Volvo / Mack experienced Service Technicians for their  Workshops in Shepparton, 185km north of Melbourne.

Ideally the first choice candidate will either be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or someone holding Permanent Residency.

If no local hires are available, then our client will look to International Applicants being sponsored on the 482 (TSS) Visa, as per Australian Federal Government Rules.

Job Type / Category

The roles will be primarily workshop based, with some off site recovery and service work as well.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Ideally you will hold Main Dealership or Manufacturer Qualifications, as well as a recognised Trade Qualification such as Cert III, NVQ Level 2/3, Red Seal, City and Guilds or a 3 Year Apprenticeship.

International Candidates where required, will need to pass a Vetassess Accreditation.

Benefits

The employer has a history of sponsoring International Applicants, and is offering the TSS / 482 Visa. Salary will be dependent on experience, but will be no less than an hourly rate of $38.00 /hour + plus Superannuation (11%). Salary will be dependent on experience, and relevancy to the role.

The client is also offering:-

  • Flights to Australia for Candidate and Partner
  • Relocation (Internationally, Inter-Australia or Intra-State)
  • Accommodation Assistance on Arrival
  • Car Rental on Arrival

Interviews will be happening locally by telephone and internationally by Skype over the next few weeks, with a start date asap dependant on Visa Processing

482 Visa (TSS) Sponsorship

Whilst our client’s preference would be to hire either locally based Australian or New Zealand Citizens, or those International Candidates already holding a Permanent Residency Visa, our client additionally is a registered sponsor of International Workers under the 482 Visa Program.

If you would like to be considered under a 482 Sponsorship you will require the following under Department of Home Affairs Immigration Requirements: –

  • Hold a Recognised International Trade Qualification in Mechanics (Red Seal, City and Guilds, 4 year Apprenticeship FETAC etc)
  • To Hold, or be able to pass a Cert III Trade Assessment (Vetassess or other recognised body) for the Visa application (unless UK, EU, or Canadian Citizens who are exempt)
  • Hold an IELTS English Test Certificate (5.0 Minimum in all 4 sections), or be a citizen of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, or New Zealand
  • Be in a financial position to support your application, and associated costs
  • Be able to move to Australia as soon as your Visa is granted (preferred)

If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as it is anticipated that demand will be high.