Automotive Technician
Automotive · Wingfield, Adelaide SA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Are you a mechanic who enjoys cracking a tricky European car fault? A growing automotive workshop in South Australia is looking for a skilled Motor Mechanic – European Vehicle Specialist to join its team full-time.
You will handle servicing, diagnostics, repairs and preventative maintenance, working with advanced European vehicle systems and solving complex mechanical and electrical problems. Modern diagnostic technology and manufacturer-specific information will help you get reliable results.
For experienced automotive professionals hoping for long-term work in Australia, employer sponsorship is available for eligible candidates. If you have worked on European brands in the Middle East or back home in the Philippines, that experience is worth highlighting.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, diagnose and repair European vehicles, tracking down complex mechanical and electrical faults
- Repair and maintain engines, transmissions, brakes, steering and suspension
- Use specialised scan tools and computerised diagnostic equipment to check electrical and electronic systems and sort out faults
- Read fault codes, wiring diagrams, technical manuals and manufacturer specifications
- Strip down, inspect and assess engines, transmissions and other components, then repair or replace parts that are damaged, worn or defective
- Do scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance, including oil, filter and fluid changes and other routine work
- Carry out brake servicing, engine tune-ups and general mechanical repairs
- Put systems and components back together after repairs and test them to make sure they work safely and correctly
- Road test vehicles and do final quality checks
- Keep good records of servicing, repair and diagnostic work, follow workshop safety rules and keep workmanship standards high
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised automotive trade qualification or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience as a Motor Mechanic, with proven hands-on work on European vehicles
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems, including computerised automotive diagnostic equipment and scan tools
- Able to work on your own and confidently diagnose and repair vehicle faults
- Experience with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Volvo, Land Rover, Range Rover or similar European brands is highly regarded
- Can make sense of technical documentation, wiring diagrams and manufacturer procedures
- Good English communication skills and a current driver's licence
- Committed to full-time employment in South Australia
- Must meet the applicable requirements for employer-sponsored visa consideration
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