Auto Electrician

Penske Australia & New Zealand; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Training & development

Competitive remuneration

Rewards program

Employee referral

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Penske Perks discounts

Job summary

Penske Australia & New Zealand is hiring an Automotive Electrician based in Mackay to diagnose, repair and maintain electrical systems across a range of heavy vehicles and equipment. You will perform electrical fit-outs, support workshop and field service, and deliver high-quality workmanship.

Join a leading organisation with strong training and development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, onsite parking and comprehensive safety programs.

Qualifications

• Must have Automotive Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Experience working on heavy vehicles, trucks, engines or related equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical information and service documentation.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Electrical diagnostics and fault finding
• Repair and maintenance of heavy vehicle electrical systems
• Electrical upfit and installation work on new vehicles
• Completion of service documentation and job reports
• Pre-delivery inspections and testing
• Supporting workshop and field service activities
• Delivering exceptional customer service
• Working safely and maintaining high-quality workmanship standards

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Automotive Electrical Trade Qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Automotive Electrician looking to take the next step in your career? Join a leading organisation working on some of the world's most recognised heavy vehicle and engine brands, including Western Star, MAN, Dennis Eagle, Detroit and MTU.

Based in Mackay, you'll become part of a highly skilled service team, delivering high-quality electrical diagnostics, repairs, installations and commissioning work while enjoying ongoing training and career development opportunities.

About The Role

As an Automotive Electrician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems across a range of heavy vehicles and equipment. You will also perform electrical fit-outs on new vehicles and support both workshop and field service operations.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Electrical diagnostics and fault finding
• Repair and maintenance of heavy vehicle electrical systems
• Electrical upfit and installation work on new vehicles
• Completion of service documentation and job reports
• Pre-delivery inspections and testing
• Supporting workshop and field service activities
• Delivering exceptional customer service
• Working safely and maintaining high-quality workmanship standards

About You

• Automotive Electrical Trade Qualification
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience working on heavy vehicles, trucks, engines or related equipment
• Ability to interpret technical information and service documentation
• Commitment to safety and quality standards
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why choose Team Penske?

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske In Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world’s finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.