Automotive Electricians

Recruitment Innovations; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Innovations is seeking a qualified Automotive Electrician for a permanent, full-time position at our Altona North, VIC site. The role involves diagnosing faults, repairing wiring, testing circuits, and ensuring on-board electronics function correctly through road tests.

The ideal candidate has a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology and at least 3 years of experience, with teamwork skills essential for success. Salary ranges from AUD 70,000 to AUD 85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out electrical repairs.
• Test and repair basic electrical circuits.
• Repair wiring harnesses and looms.
• Install, diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems.
• Install, diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems.
• Check and test wiring and parts in vehicles using portable instruments.
• Road tests of vehicles to test proper functionality of on-board electronics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs.
• Test and repair basic electrical circuits.
• Install and repair vehicle lighting and wiring systems.
• Road test vehicles to verify electronics functionality.
• Research faults using manufacturers' diagrams and manuals.
• Retest systems to ensure everything works safely.

Skills

Diagnose faults

Repair circuits

Vehicle testing

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Truck Art Smash Repairs, located across Australia in 5 states, Manufacturer of custom Stock Crates and Livestock Trailers is currently seeking to employ a qualified and experienced Automotive Electricians to commence at their site in Altona North VIC. Successful candidates will need to undertake and possess:

• Diagnosing electrical faults and carrying out electrical repairs
• Test and repair basic electrical circuits
• Repair wiring harnesses and looms
• Test, charge and replace batteries and jump start vehicles
• Install, Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
• Install, Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
• Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
• Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
• Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
• Install ancillary electronic systems and components
• Checking and testing wiring and parts in vehicles using portable instruments
• Using readings to find faults
• Researching faults, using manufacturers' circuit diagrams and manuals
• Repairing or replacing faulty parts
• Retesting the system to make sure everything is working correctly and safely
• Road tests of vehicles to test proper functionality of on board electronics

Skills and Abilities:

• At least 3 years' experience as an automotive electrician
• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent
• Ability to work in a team environment

Salary range is $70,000-$85,000pa commensurate with experience. Fulltime Positions available. Application opens on 21st of October 2026 and closes on 21st of November 2026. If you are interested in this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.