About

The Client

Competent Automobiles Pty Ltd trading as Singh’s Tyre and Auto Centre is a local, family-owned garage that takes great pride in providing the best in?car servicing and automotive repairs. They offer a full range of?expert car services and repairs, specializing in all makes and models, including diesels, AWDs, 4WDs, commercial fleet vehicles and more.

They are now looking to hire a motivated individual to join their successful team as a Motor Mechanic.

The Role

As a Motor Mechanic, it is essential that you have the passion to carry out mechanical servicing duties in an effective and timely manner. Your primary role is to carry out testing, diagnosing and troubleshooting major faults and overhauling engines of motor vehicles and parts such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes of a wide range of motor vehicle types.

The annual salary is $77,000 plus superannuation and will be based in Pakenham, VIC

The Responsibilities

Some tasks may include

Testing components, diagnosing various systems, and performing corrective repairs to ensure proper functionality.

Identify mechanical and electronic problems and repair them accordingly.

Must be able to work independently and responsibly

Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined

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

Perform basic care and maintenance, including oil changes, tune-ups, and tyre rotations

Repair or replace worn parts as required, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, seals, gaskets.

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

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 and maintaining files about their repair work.

Operating various diagnostic equipment and hand, electric, and air-driven 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:

AQF Certificate III & IV in a related Motor Mechanic field

At least 3 years of motor mechanical experience in a commercial workshop setting

Must have at least 3 years’ experience working with Intercontinental, Asian and European car vehicles

Must have at least 3 years motor mechanical experience with diesels, AWDs, 4WDs,

Must have at least 3 years experience with Hybrid or 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 be able to drive a manual car.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Able to pass a drug and alcohol test

Verifiable work references