PAKENHAM TYRES PTY LTD is looking to employ a full-time Motor Mechanic at its Pakenham premises. To be considered for this role, applicants must demonstrate the appropriate attitude, technical skills, and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a similar position. A Certificate III in a relevant field, or equivalent substantial experience, is required. Candidates with more experience will be highly regarded. The annual salary for this full-time role is $78,000 plus 12% superannuation. The position involves the following responsibilities and duties.

Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations

Repair and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed

Diagnosing faults and testing parts with the assistance of computers

Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts

Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts

Reassembling engines and parts following repair

Manage stock reordering and inventory as directed

Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

Deliver outstanding customer service at all times, ensuring a professional and polite manner when communicating with customers

Full adherence to regulations, relating to pollution and health and safety at all times.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a relevant certificate III or equivalent in substantial experience. 

Experience Requirement:

At least 1 year of experience as a motor mechanic is must.

Essential Skills and Requirements:

Passion for your trade 

Demonstrated light vehicle repair, service and maintenance skills including a solid understanding of petrol, engines, suspension, transmission, steering and braking systems

Ability to read and interpret a broad range of vehicles service manuals

Ability to use computers for the purpose of diagnosing faults and testing vehicle parts

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Ability to prioritise workload to ensure customer and management deadlines are met

Excellent customer service skills including the ability to effectively communicate technical mechanical issues to a broad audience. 

Benefits

FULL TIME POSITION: MOTOR MECHANIC

SALARY: $78,000 plus 12% SG

Task & responsibilities

• Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
• Repair and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
• Diagnosing faults and testing parts with the assistance of computers
• Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
• Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
• Reassembling engines and parts following repair
• Manage stock reordering and inventory as directed
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Deliver outstanding customer service at all times, ensuring a professional and polite manner when communicating with customers
• Full adherence to regulations, relating to pollution and health and safety at all times.

Qualification & experience

Qualifications:

Minimum of a relevant certificate III or equivalent in substantial experience. 

Experience Requirement:

At least 1 year of experience as a motor mechanic is must.