Light Vehicle Mechanic

Just Automotive Recruitment; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Family-oriented team

Job summary

Just Automotive Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Light Vehicle Mechanic for a Newcastle workshop. You will manage mechanical repairs across a wide range of makes and models, work autonomously, and contribute to high-quality servicing and diagnostics.

The role offers a stable full-time opportunity with ongoing training and career development, with an excellent hourly rate and a daily guaranteed overtime provision. Based in Newcastle (Sandgate), NSW.

Qualifications

• Qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic with at least 2 years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.
• Ability to work independently across diverse vehicle makes/models.

Responsibilities

• Perform logbook servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs on a range of light vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and conduct repairs on brake, suspension and related systems.
• Complete vehicle inspections and identify maintenance requirements.
• Carry out wheel alignments and tyre-related services where required.
• Maintain accurate service records and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Independent work

Multi-make experience

OT readiness

Education

Light Vehicle Mechanic Certification

Tools

Wheel alignment tools

Logbook servicing

Job description

Just Automotive Recruitment – Newcastle NSW

Full time

29d ago , from Just Automotive Recruitment

Light Vehicle Mechanic - Newcastle, NSW

Up to $45/hr + guaranteed 1 hr OT daily at penalty rates + tool allowance

Autonomous role managing mechanical repairs across a wide variety of makes and models

Stable full-time opportunity with ongoing training and career development

About the company

Our client is a well-established Australian mechanical and tyre automotive service provider with decades of industry experience supporting customers with their Automotive needs. The company offers a supportive team environment and long-term career opportunities.

About the role

Just Automotive Recruitment is seeking an experienced Light Vehicle Mechanic for a workshop based in Newcastle (Sandgate), NSW. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work independently on a diverse range of vehicles while delivering high-quality servicing, diagnostics and repairs.

Duties

• Perform logbook servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs on a range of light vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and conduct repairs on brake, suspension and related systems.
• Complete vehicle inspections and identify maintenance requirements.
• Carry out wheel alignments and tyre-related services where required.
• Maintain accurate service records and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

Skills and experience

• Qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic with at least 2 years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workshop responsibilities.
• Experience working across various vehicle makes and models
• Pink Slip inspection accreditation or willingness to obtain; wheel alignment experience highly regarded or training will be provided

Benefits

• Excellent pay rate of up to $45/hr plus guaranteed daily overtime at 1.5x rates
• Tool allowance provided in addition to your hourly earnings
• Work independently in a stable, supportive and family-oriented team environment
• Ongoing training, skill development and long-term career opportunities