General Hand

Australian Caravan Centre; Chinderah; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Caravan Centre is seeking a General Hand to join the team at the Chinderah dealership. The role focuses on inspecting caravans, fitting accessories, diagnosing faults, and ensuring timely handovers for customers.

Full-time position with Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm. The successful candidate will have a Certificate III in RV service and repair or relevant experience, and may hold a forklift license and 12V/240V system knowledge.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair or relevant caravan servicing/repairs experience.
• Sound knowledge of 12V and 240V systems is a plus.
• Competency with power tools and forklift license (preferred but not essential).
• Strong time management and a neat, tidy work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections on caravans, checking function and condition of fittings and appliances.
• Fit a large range of caravan accessories.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs or maintenance work.
• Ensure handover schedule is on time for customer delivery of their caravan.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Power tools

Forklift license

Teamwork

Time management

Manual dexterity

Education

Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair

Experience in caravan servicing and repairs

Tools

Power tools

Forklift license

12V/240V knowledge

Job description

Australian Caravan Centre are currently recruiting, and excitingfull-time opportunities exist for General Hands' to join our team at ourdealershiplocated in Chinderah.

As a General Hand, you will play a crucial role in our operations, ensuring that our caravans are not only road-ready but also in impeccable condition for our customers. Your attention to detail will be paramount as you contribute to a range of essential tasks that keep our caravans in top shape.

If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality, we want you on our team!

Full time position
Monday – Friday
8am – 4pm
Chinderah location

Hourly rate will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications

Your key responsibilities will be:

Conducting thorough inspections on new and second-hand caravans, checking the function and condition of all fittings and appliances

Fitting a large range of accessories

Diagnose problems and carry out repairs or maintenance work

Ensuring that the handover schedule is on time for the ultimate customer experience on the delivery of their new caravan.

Bearing and brakeservicing of new and second-hand caravans and campers

Warranty and repair work (cladding and plywood repairs)

Diagnose and resolve warranty concerns on existing caravans

Ensuring all new and used caravans are immaculately detailed ready for delivery, displayand industry shows.

Daily general maintenance around the dealership (rubbish collection, gardening, weeding, painting, picking up wheel chocks, picking up loose leads etc).

Movement of stock around the dealership.

Maintain a neat and tidy workspace

Assist in upskilling future junior techs

Assist with the day-to-day duties in the workshop

About you:

Qualifications: Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair or relevant experience in caravan servicing and repairs

Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of 12V and 240V systems is a plus

Problem Solving: Experience in fault diagnosis is highly regarded

Hands-On Skills: Competency with power tools and a forklift license (preferred but not essential)

Personal Attributes: Strong time management, a neat and tidy work ethic, and a self-motivated attitude

Team Spirit: The ability to collaborate effectively with others

The successful candidate must provide a current police check.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be notified.