About the Role

The Motor Mechanic will carry out diagnostic, repair, and maintenance work on customer vehicles in our Minto workshop. The role covers routine servicing through to more involved mechanical and electrical repairs, and includes direct contact with customers at times to explain faults and the work required.

You will be working alongside the workshop supervisor and other technicians, using modern diagnostic equipment and manufacturer software across a wide variety of makes and models.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Detect and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults in petrol and diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, suspension, steering, cooling systems, and other vehicle components, using both visual inspection and modern computerised diagnostic equipment
• Dismantle and remove engine assemblies, gearboxes, transmissions, steering mechanisms, drive shafts, axles, and related components, and carefully inspect each part for wear, damage, or signs of failure
• Repair or replace worn, faulty, or defective parts including bearings, gaskets, seals, belts, hoses, sensors, ignition components, and electrical wiring, reassembling mechanical components to manufacturer specifications and referring to service manuals where required
• Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance, including engine oil and filter changes, fluid top-ups, lubrication of moving parts, spark plug replacement, brake pad and disc servicing, and engine tune-ups to keep vehicles running smoothly and ensure compliance with emissions and pollution regulations
• Reassemble engines, gearboxes, and vehicle components after repair work, ensuring all parts are correctly fitted, torqued to specification, and reinstalled safely
• Test and adjust repaired mechanical and electrical components, including road-testing vehicles where appropriate, to confirm performance, safety, and reliability before handover to the customer
• Use diagnostic scan tools, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and manufacturer-specific software to interpret fault codes, analyse live data, and pinpoint the root cause of complex electronic, ECU, and sensor-related issues
• Inspect vehicles for safety and compliance, and where authorised, carry out NSW pink slip (eSafety) inspections, issue inspection reports, or provide customers with a detailed report of the work required to bring the vehicle up to standard
• Respond to vehicle breakdown service calls when required, including on-site diagnosis, minor roadside repairs, and arranging recovery where needed
• Maintain accurate service records and job sheets, communicate clearly with the workshop supervisor and customers about the work performed, and keep the workshop clean, safe, and compliant with workplace health and safety requirements

What We're Looking For

• Australian Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, or an equivalent overseas qualification recognised in Australia
• Hands-on experience as a Motor Mechanic, with a minimum of 2 years preferred
• Working knowledge of modern diagnostic tools, scanning equipment, and workshop systems
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals and technical specifications
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work
• Reasonable communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A current Australian driver’s licence
• NSW Authorised Examiner (AUVIS / pink slip) accreditation is highly regarded, or willingness to obtain it
• Reliable, customer-focused, and takes pride in the work

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, in line with industry rates and the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020
• Full-time, secure employment with a stable business opening a new store
• Opportunity to be part of a new workshop from its early stages, with input into how the shop runs
• Modern, well-equipped workshop in a convenient Minto location
• Ongoing skill development and career progression