Electro-mechanical technician

Cleared Recruitment is seeking an experienced Trailer Mechanic to support ongoing Defence maintenance and upgrade programs.

Seeking: 2 x Mechanical Technician

1 x Electrical Technician

This hands-on position involves performing mechanical maintenance, inspections, and upgrades on a range of Defence trailers and support equipment. You’ll be working in a professional Defence workshop environment alongside a skilled technical team delivering high-quality results on critical capability assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on heavy-duty and military-grade trailers.
  
• Diagnose and repair braking, suspension, and electrical systems.
  
• Undertake component replacement, fabrication, and system upgrades.
  
• Perform quality checks and maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
  
• Contribute to a safe and efficient Defence workshop environment.
  

Skills and Experience

• Trade qualification – Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Trailer Mechanic, or equivalent.
  
• Strong background in trailer or heavy vehicle maintenance.
  
• Solid understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and follow maintenance instructions.
  
• Prior Defence or heavy industry experience highly regarded.
  
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
  
• Australian Citizenship – essential for Defence project eligibility.
  
• Baseline or NV1 Security Clearance preferred, or ability to obtain one.
  

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate and secure long-term contract.
  
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role with future growth potential.
  
• Work within a supportive and professional Defence workshop team.
  
• Exposure to national Defence capability projects.