About

The Client

Goulburn Motor Group in Shepparton, Victoria is now looking to hire a motivated individual to join their successful team as a Motor Mechanic. They are an automotive group that deals with motor brands such as Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, Audi, Jaguar, LDV and Land Rover.

The Role

As Automotive Motor Mechanic, it is essential that you have the passion to carry out mechanical servicing duties in an effective and timely manner.

The annual salary is set at $60,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation, based on experience and will be based in Shepparton, Victoria.

The Responsibilities

Some tasks may include

Test parts and diagnosing various systems and performing corrective repairs to ensure that they are working properly

Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment

Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined

Test and lubricate the vehicle’s engine and other major components

Perform basic care and maintenance, including oil changes, tuneups, and tire rotations

Repair or replace worn parts, such as brake pads and wheel bearings

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

Use testing equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective

Explain to clients their automotive problems and the repairs done on their vehicles and suggest estimates

Explain to the front office manager about the fault and decide the repair budget for repairs needed for company owned vehicles.

Provide quotation and Carry out repair work on Vehicles which are not company owned vehicles as the business gets work through internal references

Performing various physical duties which can include, but are not limited to, bending, stooping, reaching, laying down, twisting, lifting and carrying various-sized and weighted objects.

Performing tune-ups, weld equipment and other metals, and maintaining files about their repair work.

Explain work performed to front staff so they can record all the work in system

Operating a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and airdriven tools.

Repairing brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle, steering, and related systems.

Complying with the safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe and friendly working environment

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

Test drive vehicles after repairs are complete to ensure mechanical soundness and to determine whether any other problems exist

The Requirements:

Minimum AQF Certificate III & desirable Certificate IV in Automotive Light Vehicle & Diagnosis

At least 3 years of relevant experience after trade qualification in a commercial dealership workshop setting

At least 3 years of relevant experience working on Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, Audi, Jaguar, LDV and Land Rover vehicles OR in any of these vehicles on a consistent basis using factory supplied tools and equipments.

At least 3 years of relevant experience working with Asian and Intercontinental automotive models

Must have at least 3 years experience with Hybrid and EV vehicles

Experience working with mechanical systems

Must know how to operate diagnostic equipment

Good with hand and power tools.

Capacity to solve issues/problem and find suitable resolutions

Excellent work ethic and ability to strive for goals

Hold a current driver's license and able to drive manual car.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Able to pass a drug and alcohol test

Verifiable work references