Motor Mechanic
Automotive · Wallan, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Calling all experienced mechanics! An established automotive workshop in Wallan, Victoria, is hiring a Motor Mechanic – Light Vehicle who can confidently diagnose, service and repair modern vehicles.
What matters most here are trade skills you can prove and real workshop experience. You will be expected to show a practical understanding of vehicle systems, find faults accurately and finish repairs safely and efficiently.
The workshop looks after a wide range of vehicles, with plenty of exposure to European brands and advanced diagnostic systems, so it is a great chance to put your skills to work on different vehicle technologies. If you have been fixing cars in the Philippines or the Gulf, this could be the opening you have been waiting for.
Key Responsibilities
- Do routine services and preventative maintenance, including engine oil, filter and general service procedures
- Find mechanical and electrical faults with modern diagnostic equipment, inspecting vehicle systems to pinpoint the cause
- Service and repair petrol engines and their components
- Inspect and repair transmissions
- Fix and maintain brakes, suspension and steering systems
- Swap out worn, damaged or defective mechanical parts
- Strip down and inspect engines, transmissions and other assemblies
- Carry out mechanical repairs following technical procedures, using manufacturer specifications and service information
- Check vehicles before and after repairs, and road test them to confirm the work is done right
- Keep accurate records of jobs and parts
- Follow the workshop's safety and quality procedures
- Keep your tools, equipment and work area clean and tidy
- Talk clearly with your workshop teammates about repairs and what each vehicle needs
Requirements & Eligibility
- Recognised Motor Mechanic – Light Vehicle trade qualification or equivalent
- Minimum 12 months of relevant automotive workshop experience
- Demonstrated hands-on experience servicing and repairing light vehicles
- Working knowledge of modern mechanical and electrical systems in vehicles, with a strong ability to diagnose faults and work out the right repairs
- Experience with engines, transmissions, braking systems, suspension and steering
- Able to understand manufacturer specifications and technical repair information
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to reliable workmanship
- Current driver's licence
- Able to work on your own and as part of a team, efficiently, in a busy workshop
- Professional communication and a positive attitude at work
- European vehicle experience will be highly regarded, and experience with Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, BMW or Mercedes-Benz will be advantageous
- Willing and able to provide evidence of your qualifications and employment experience
- Able to satisfy the requirements for available sponsorship
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