Qualified Mechanic

Who are we

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About K&S National Fleet

With over 80 years of dedicated service, K&S operates one of Australia’s largest privately owned company fleets, with more than 2,500 commercial vehicles and trailers nationwide. Our National Fleet division supports workshop locations across the country, ensuring our assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. Guided by our core value “Everybody Safe Every Day” we are committed to delivering reliability for our customers and safe outcomes for our people.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled Diesel Mechanic who enjoys working independently. We’re looking for a reliable, hands on Mechanic to join our team in Mount Gambier, SA. This role will be reporting to Workshop Manager.

This is an independent role, perfect for someone who thrives working autonomously, has strong diagnostic skills, and can confidently deal with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep operations running smoothly .

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone to keep our heavy vehicles and trailers in top shape by servicing and maintaining a wide variety of fleet to keep Australia moving.

You will

Performing maintenance and repairs of heavy vehicles and equipment

Managing relationships with external suppliers for parts and services

Maintaining equipment and vehicles to company and manufacturer standards

You will have

Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic

Experience working independently or in remote/autonomous environments highly desirable

DG and Fuel tanker maintenance experience advantageous

HR/HC or MC License highly desirable

Basic computer skills advantageous

Forklift licence highly desirable

Excellent communication

Ability to manage time and workload effectively

Why Join us

Competitive rates that grow year on year to support your hard work

Be mentored by a highly experienced industry leader

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support career progression

Employee recognition and rewards program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Corporate health plan discount

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.