Dynamic Workshop Small Engine Mechanic – Immediate Start

Kawana Equipment Hire; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawana Equipment Hire in Queensland, Australia, is seeking a capable Small Engine Mechanic to service and repair a diverse rental fleet. You will oversee the workshop, guide an assistant, and ensure equipment is safe and ready for the next job.

The role offers full-time hours, an immediate start, and a hands-on environment with a range of small engines, power tools, and construction equipment. Your expertise will keep our fleet reliable and customers satisfied.

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical trade experience or strong practical experience in small engine or equipment repairs.
• A sound understanding of two-stroke and four-stroke engines.
• Practical fault finding skills across a broad range of mechanical systems.
• Confidence using workshop tools and diagnostic equipment safely.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and deliver quality workmanship.
• Clear communication skills and a helpful approach with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• The ability to guide an assistant and share your knowledge.
• Reliability, attention to detail and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience with hire equipment, construction machinery or a mixed fleet would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing a broad range of hire equipment, including mini excavators, generators, mowers and power tools.
• Cleaning, servicing and repairing equipment, including diagnosing mechanical faults.
• Prioritising servicing as equipment returns from hire to keep high demand items available.
• Carrying out safety checks, risk assessments and test runs before equipment goes back out on hire.
• Maintaining accurate service records and ensuring safety testing and tagging stays current.
• Ordering parts and consumables, working with suppliers on pricing and delivery.
• Demonstrating safe operation to customers and training staff in equipment use.

Skills

Mechanical trade experience

Small engine repair

Fault finding

Customer communication

Education

Mechanical trade certificate

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Workshop tools

Job description

Kawana Equipment Hire in Queensland, Australia, is seeking a capable Small Engine Mechanic to service and repair a diverse rental fleet. You will oversee the workshop, guide an assistant, and ensure equipment is safe and ready for the next job.

The role offers full-time hours, an immediate start, and a hands-on environment with a range of small engines, power tools, and construction equipment. Your expertise will keep our fleet reliable and customers satisfied.