TRS Resourcing has a permanent, full-time position available for an experienced trailer mechanic based near Perth Airport. The role is with a long-standing transport group that specialises in trailer servicing, repairs, and maintenance across the logistics sector, and it is open due to continued business growth rather than turnover.

If you have a background in transport trailers or heavy vehicles and you are looking for stable, long-term work with competitive pay, here is a detailed look at what this role involves and whether it is the right fit for where you are in your career.

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What Do Trailer Mechanics Really Do?

Trailer mechanics occupy a specific and skilled corner of the heavy vehicle trade. While prime mover mechanics focus on the engine and drivetrain of the lead vehicle, trailer mechanics are responsible for the complex systems that sit behind it the braking systems, suspension, structural components, and safety critical hardware that determine whether a load reaches its destination safely and legally.

In the Perth transport and logistics sector, that work is in heavy demand. Trailers cover large distances across WA’s freight corridors, and the wear and stress on components is significant. Businesses that operate large trailer fleets cannot afford to have vehicles sitting unserviceable, which is why skilled trailer mechanics are hard to find right now.

The Scope of Work in This Role

This position covers a broad range of workshop tasks. On a typical day you might be carrying out scheduled trailer servicing, diagnosing faults across brake and suspension systems, carrying out component replacements, or working through a rebuild on a trailer that has come in needing more extensive attention.

Brake systems are a core part of this work. Air brake systems on transport trailers require accurate diagnosis and precise repair  this is safety critical work that has to be done correctly every time. Suspension systems on trailers take a large amount of load stress and require regular inspection, maintenance, and repair to keep trailers compliant and operational.

Breakdown repairs are also part of the role. When a trailer comes in unexpectedly off the road, getting it assessed and back into service quickly matters. The ability to diagnose faults efficiently under pressure, without skipping steps, is a quality this employer values highly.

The work also includes planned and reactive maintenance across the fleet, which means you will be managing both scheduled tasks and responding to emerging issues as they come through the workshop. Strong organisational skills and accurate documentation matter in this environment, not just technical ability.

The Workshop Environment

The workshop is modern and well set out. The client has invested in the facility and the equipment, which reflects how they approach the work. Day shift hours mean predictable, structured days rather than rotating shifts, which suits mechanics who want consistency in their schedule.

This is a business that has been operating in the transport sector for a long time. The stability that comes with that is real  this is not a startup scrambling to find its footing. Growth is driving the hire, not replacement, which is worth knowing when you are evaluating whether a role is worth committing to.

What the Role Requires

To be considered for this position you will need:

• A trade qualification in heavy vehicles, trailer mechanics, or a closely related field
• Hands-on experience with transport trailers or heavy vehicles in a workshop setting
• Strong fault-finding ability across trailer systems, particularly brakes and suspension
• A current driver’s licence
• The ability to work independently and within a team depending on the task

The following will strengthen your application:

• A forklift licence
• Specific experience with air brake and suspension systems
• Basic computer skills for documentation purposes

What Is on Offer

The pay rate for this position is $40 to $60 per hour plus superannuation and overtime, depending on your experience level. That range reflects the genuine skill involved in this work and gives experienced mechanics a pay rate that matches what they bring to the role.

TRS also provides career support to candidates placed into this position, which means you are not just handed a start date and left to figure it out. If you are thinking about the next few years and where this role fits into your broader career, that support is available.

How to Apply

Trent Couacaud at TRS Resourcing is managing this placement. Apply with your resume or reach out for a confidential conversation about the role, the client, and what the day-to-day looks like in practice.

TRS Resourcing places trade-qualified mechanics into permanent roles across Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. If this Perth trailer mechanic position sounds like the right next step, now is a good time to make contact.

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