Automotive Technician/Mechanic/Tyre Fitter

Startamotive; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Full-time employment

Modern workshop

Team environment

Career development

Job summary

Startamotive Mechanical Repairs is seeking a skilled Automotive Technician/Mechanic/Tyre Fitter to join our Sunbury/Macedon Ranges workshop. This full-time role suits an experienced technician who can work independently or in a team within a clean, well-equipped shop servicing a diverse client base.

You will service vehicles to manufacturer specs, diagnose faults, replace timing belts, perform safety inspections, and handle tyre fitting and wheel services.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Automotive Technician (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities with experience using scan tools
• Own tools suitable for the role
• Professional approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards
• Current non-restricted driver's licence is mandatory
• Heavy licence desirable but not essential
• Permanent Australian resident status required

Responsibilities

• Perform minor and major vehicle servicing in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Diagnose and repair faults across petrol and common rail diesel vehicles
• Carry out timing belt replacements
• Conduct comprehensive safety inspections
• Complete general mechanical repairs including: brake systems; steering and suspension; cooling systems; oil leak diagnosis and repairs
• Tyre fitting and wheel-related services including puncture repairs, tyre fitting/removal, wheel balancing and wheel alignments
• Maintain accurate service records and uphold workshop safety standards

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Own tools

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Trade-qualified Automotive Technician

Tools

Scan tools

Job description

Automotive Technician/Mechanic/Tyre Fitter

Startamotive Mechanical Repairs is a well-established, modern, privately owned automotive workshop that has proudly serviced the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges for over 19 years. We have strong local reputation for providing quality workmanship, honest service, and an extensive range of services to our customers. Startamotive isessentially one of the onlyone stop workshops in our immediate area and the regions only RACV Accredited Auto Care Centre.

About Startamotive

Startamotive Mechanical Repairs is a well-established, modern, privately owned automotive workshop that has proudly serviced the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges for over 19 years. We have strong local reputation for providing quality workmanship, honest service, and an extensive range of services to our customers. Startamotive isessentially one of the onlyone stop workshops in our immediate area and the regions only RACV Accredited Auto Care Centre.

The Opportunity

We are experiencing continued growth and are seeking a skilled and motivated Qualified Service Technician / Tyre Fitter to join our professional team.

This is a full-time position for an experienced automotive technician who is confident working independently and as part of a team. You will work in a clean, well-equipped workshop, servicing a diverse customer base and a wide range of vehicle makes and models.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform minor and major vehicle servicing in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Diagnose and repair faults across petrol and common rail diesel vehicles
• Carry out timing belt replacements
• Conduct comprehensive safety inspections
• Complete general mechanical repairs including:
  • Brake systems
  • Steering and suspension
  • Cooling systems
  • Oil leak diagnosis and repairs
• Tyre fitting and wheel-related services including repairing punctures, fitting/removing tyres, wheel balancing and performing wheel alignments
• Maintain accurate service records and uphold workshop safety standards

Please note, if you do not have extensive experience in all key requirements we are prepared to train the right person who is motivated and shows initiative.

About You

• Trade-qualified Automotive Technician (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities with experience using scan tools
• Own tools suitable for the role
• A professional approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards
• Acurrent non-restricted driver's licence is a mandatory requirement of this position.
• Heavy licence desirable but not essential
• Must be a permanent Australian resident

What We Offer

• Attractive remuneration package in excess of $80,000 – $100,000+, depending on experience and skill level. All wages are above award.
• Opportunity for fuel card based on performance.
• Secure, full-time employment
• Modern workshop with up-to-date equipment and systems
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Long-term career opportunity with a respected local business

• Opportunity to attend industry events and training.
• Opportunity to further develop skills and expand within new fields of the automotive industry.