Automotive Mechanic /Technician

Pedders Shock Absorber Service Pty. Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri workweek

Paid overtime

Uniform & tools provided

Employee discounts

Referral and recognition programs

Job summary

Pedders Suspension & Brakes in Campbellfield, Melbourne, is seeking an Automotive Mechanic/Technician. You will join a team of automotive specialists and provide wheel alignment, suspension and brake repairs, fault diagnosis, and some electrical installations with customer liaison.

This is a Monday–Friday role with opportunities for career progression. The successful candidate will have experience with multiple vehicle makes, hold a manual licence, and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Cert III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is preferred.
• Full driver’s licence with manual capability.
• Experience across different vehicle makes and models.
• Strong verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Wheel alignment.
• General repair of suspension and steering components.
• Brake repairs.
• Fault diagnosis.
• Moderate electrical installations including towbars.
• Liaise with customers.

Skills

Vehicle makes/models

Manual transmission

Team player

Good communication

Education

Cert III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

About Us

Pedders Suspension & Brakes is an Australian family owned and operated company with a long history and a strong future. Opportunities to become specialists, work with quality products and people, and obtain career progression are available to those who are passionate, committed, and willing to invest in their future.

The Opportunity

We currently have an Automotive Mechanic/Technician position opportunity open at our established Campbellfield store, working alongside our team of Automotive specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Wheel alignment
• General repair of suspension and steering components
• Brake repairs
• Fault diagnosis
• Moderate electrical installations including towbars
• Liaise with customers

Why Join Pedders?

• Our store monthly incentive program, which provides you with the opportunity to earn more money on top of your hourly rate.
• Paid overtime for any extra hours worked
• NO weekend work; we only operate MON-FRI, so you can enjoy your weekends.
• We provide you with uniform and tools, so you don’t have to use your own
• Our generous discounts on Pedder parts as well as other products and services through our Pedders Perks app which provides access to our rewards partners (retailers, utilities, insurance providers, petrol stations etc).
• Reward and recognition program, in recognition for your outstanding performance and commitment to the Pedders values
• Generous employee referral program in recognition of referring suitable talent into Pedders
• Service milestone recognition, celebrating your dedication and loyalty to Pedders
• We provide a confidential and free of charge Employee Assistance Program, which offers one on one counselling sessions for employees and family members.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives - annual flu shot, general health check-up and skin check, monthly coffee and donut days
• We provide a clean, inclusive and safe working environment with family-centric values
• Career opportunities and progression; we love to promote and grow people within the business.
• We offer a combination of online and in-person training, for all areas of your position.
• Paid parental leave

What You Bring To The Team

• Previous experience in any of these positions: Automotive Parts Installer, Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Brake Mechanic, Automotive Service Technician, Mechanical installer (with basic wheel alignment preferred)
• Evidence of working across different vehicle makes and models
• Full drivers’ licence with an ability to drive manual
• A team player who has strong verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Cert III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (preferred)