About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">About Us</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>PACCAR</strong> is a global market leader specialising in the design, manufacture and distribution of premium heavy commercial vehicles; Kenworth and DAF, related parts, leasing and financial services via an extensive dealer network throughout Australia.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">We are looking for a hands-on <strong>Special Project Trade Specialist</strong> to join our Product Development team in Baywater. This full-time role supports the R&D workshop in the development, testing and modification of prototype heavy vehicles. It’s a great opportunity for a skilled trade professional who enjoys working on new and evolving projects, solving problems, and contributing to innovative vehicle development.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Assist with prototype assembly, fabrication and modification</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support testing and certification activities</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Carry out maintenance on heavy vehicles and workshop equipment</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Contribute to day-to-day workshop operations</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Record work accurately and prepare clear documentation</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Follow safety procedures and support compliance requirements</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>About You </strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">You are a qualified mechanical trade professional with strong hands-on experience and a practical, solutions-focused mindset. You are comfortable working in a changing environment, can read technical drawings, and bring a high level of care to both your workmanship and documentation. You will also have:</p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Cert IV in Mechanical Trade (essential)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience in a mechanical trade, ideally in R&D or manufacturing</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to read technical drawings and schematics</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience with hand, machine and measurement tools</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic systems</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Forklift licence and HR heavy vehicle licence or higher</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Basic understanding of control and electrical systems</li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">If you are adaptable, safety-focused, and ready to contribute to exciting development work, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Why Us?</strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">In return, PACCAR offers great working conditions, a friendly team environment, an excellent salary package including generous superannuation, salary sacrifice, corporate health benefits, education support and long-term employment and career opportunities.</p>