Automotive Trade Recruitment Consultant

Capricorn; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Job summary

ASM is recruiting Automotive Recruiters to manage the international recruitment pathway within the Australian automotive sector. You will source and screen technicians across light vehicle, diesel and auto-electrical trades, leveraging workshop experience to assess hands-on skills and fit for clients.

You will coordinate with employers to understand staffing needs, guide candidates through recruitment and visa processes, and maintain clear communications in a CRM.

Qualifications

• Automotive trade background with 5–8 years' experience.
• Experience as light vehicle, diesel, auto electrical, or workshop leadership roles.
• Proficient with MS Office and CRM/digital systems.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking abilities.
• Good judgment of technical capability and workshop skills.
• Interest in helping employers secure skilled staff.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and screening automotive technicians across trades.
• Assessing trade skills from workshop experience.
• Collaborating with clients to understand staffing needs.
• Managing candidates through recruitment and visa processes.
• Maintaining notes and communications in CRM.
• Preparing reports using Microsoft Office.
• International travel is a requirement.

Skills

Automotive trades

Workshop management

MS Office & digital systems

Time management

Technical judgment

People skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

ASM is scaling its operations, and we are looking for high calibre Automotive Recruiters who understands the International Recruitment pathway along with the skill and attitude to become a successful Automotive Tradesmen within the Australian Automotive space.

If you have worked within recruitment or are a skilled automotive tradesman, workshop controller, foreman and you know what separates an average tech from a great one, this could be the right move for you.

This role suits someone looking to build a long-term career in recruitment and who is confident working in a modern, digital, fast paced environment.

You will need strong technical capability, excellent communication skills and the energy to manage a large volume of vacancies across the Automotive space.

Core responsibilities

• Sourcing and screening qualified automotive technicians (light vehicle, heavy diesel, auto-electrical, panel beater & spray painters
• Assessing trade skills using your own workshop experience
• Working closely with clients to understand their staffing needs
• Managing candidates through the recruitment and visa process
• Updating notes, job stages and communications in CRM program
• Preparing reports and documents using Microsoft Office Suite
• International travel is a requirement of the role

Skills and experience essential

• Automotive trade background - minimum 5-8 years' experience
• Light vehicle, diesel, auto electrical, workshop controller, service advisor or similar
• Confident with Microsoft Office, email communication and digital systems
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities at pace
• Strong judgement around technical ability and workshop skill sets
• Interest in people, problem solving and helping employers secure skilled staff

Why work with ASM

• Join Australia's leading business in skilled trades recruitment and migration
• Full training and ongoing development provided
• Clear career pathways in a growing organisation
• Strong team support and modern platforms and digital systems
• Competitive salary plus performance bonus structure