The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues on customers’ cars. 

We’re looking for a well-trained and highly organised professional who takes pride in his work and can perform customer service duties as required throughout the day. 

The salary will be in between $77,000 to $85,000 according to the experience and above award plus superannuation. 

Benefits

supportive, close-knit team environment

personal use of the workshop

Competitive salary

Task & responsibilities

• Discuss problems with car drivers or vehicle operators to discover faults

• Listen to engines, fit and operate special test equipment, and test-drive vehicles
• Repair or replace worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials or steering gear systems; dismantling them and checking parts, referring to manuals as necessary
• Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaced parts or assemblies, using various instruments to make sure they are working properly and putting them back into the vehicle
• Tune engines using special electronic equipment and make fine adjustments (to carburetors, for example) for smoother running
• Diagnose, repair and replace engine management and fuel injection components
• Use oxy, electric, TIG and MIG welders
• Test and repair electrical systems such as lighting, instrumentation, ignition and electronic fuel injection
• Inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or list the work required before a certificate can be issued.

Qualification & experience

• The employee must have Australian Light Vehicle Mechanic Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Qualified vehicle mechanic Road Worthy and Air Conditioner certificate would be an advantage but not essential 
• Excellent communication skills
• Own tools
• Ability to operate diagnostic tools 
• Australian driver’s license
• Previous jobs references