Mechanic
Trade · Perth Airport, Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Your years on the tools deserve to be recognised for more than the job title written on your CV. Whether you have been fixing vehicles in the Middle East, back home in the Philippines or elsewhere, this Mechanic role looks at what you can really do.
It is aimed at qualified mechanics who can show genuine hands-on experience, technical ability and a solid work history. You will join a specialised maintenance team in Western Australia, looking after fleet vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) linked to aviation operations.
Expect more variety than a regular workshop, with plenty of chances to use your diagnostic, mechanical and breakdown-maintenance skills on different equipment. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas candidates who meet the required trade and employment criteria.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and other specialised fleet assets used in aviation
- Service, inspect and look after fleet vehicles and specialised equipment through scheduled preventative maintenance and corrective repairs
- Find faults in mechanical, diesel and hydraulic systems and fix them based on an accurate diagnosis
- Respond to breakdowns and urgent maintenance needs
- Check the condition of equipment and spot possible mechanical issues early
- Finish every repair to the required safety and quality standards
- Keep service and maintenance records clear and accurate, and report finished jobs, faults and any extra repairs needed
- Work on your own while keeping in good contact with the wider team, and lend a hand to co-workers during breakdowns, servicing and repairs
- Keep tools and equipment safe and in good working order
- Follow workplace, operational and aviation-specific safety procedures
- Be a professional face of the organisation with clients and site staff
Requirements & Eligibility
- Trade qualified as a Light Vehicle Mechanic or Heavy Diesel Mechanic
- Around 5 years or more of relevant industry experience preferred
- Proven hands-on mechanical work on light or heavy vehicles
- Hold a current HR Driver’s Licence
- Strong skills in mechanical fault-finding and diagnostics
- Able to show genuine, practical trade experience
- Reliable and professional at work, with strong attention to safety and quality
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with good communication and organisational skills
- Able to obtain a Police Clearance and an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
- Able to pass drug and alcohol screening
- Able to work in a specialised, safety-critical operating environment
- Heavy equipment or fleet maintenance experience is advantageous, and diesel mechanical experience is an advantage too
- Hydraulic systems experience is advantageous, breakdown maintenance experience is an advantage, and welding skills are a bonus
- Ground Support Equipment or aviation-sector experience is also advantageous
- Candidates who need sponsorship may be considered depending on qualifications, experience and overall suitability
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