Light Vehicle Mechanic: Diagnostics, Repairs & Maintenance

East Coast Car Rentals; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Branch incentives

Full mechanic workshop

Job summary

East Coast Car Rentals on the Gold Coast is seeking a Light Vehicle Mechanic to service and repair a busy fleet at our airport-leaning branch near Gold Coast Airport. The role focuses on timely maintenance, fault diagnosis, and on-site repairs to keep cars safe and roadworthy.

You will perform scheduled servicing, diagnose mechanical/electrical faults with diagnostic equipment, and maintain accurate service records while working autonomously within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• At least two years' experience working in the industry post-qualification.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
• Sound auto-electrical knowledge.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Effective time management and communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Reliability.
• Team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and servicing, including oil changes, lubrication, engine tune-ups, and other preventative maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment, computer-based testing tools, and technical expertise.
• Inspect, dismantle, and remove engines, transmissions, steering systems, and other mechanical components for assessment and repair.
• Repair or replace worn, damaged, or defective parts in accordance with manufacturer specifications and service manuals.
• Reassemble engines, assemblies, and mechanical components following repairs and maintenance work.
• Test, adjust, and fine-tune repaired components to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability.
• Conduct detailed inspections of parts and systems to identify maintenance requirements and prevent future faults.
• Assess vehicle roadworthiness and, where authorised, issue certificates or recommend work required to meet compliance standards.
• Respond to vehicle breakdowns and provide on-site troubleshooting and repair assistance as required.
• Maintain accurate service records and ensure all work is completed in accordance with workplace safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Diagnostics

Auto-electrical

Autonomy

Education

Certificate III Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

East Coast Car Rentals on the Gold Coast is seeking a Light Vehicle Mechanic to service and repair a busy fleet at our airport-leaning branch near Gold Coast Airport. The role focuses on timely maintenance, fault diagnosis, and on-site repairs to keep cars safe and roadworthy.

You will perform scheduled servicing, diagnose mechanical/electrical faults with diagnostic equipment, and maintain accurate service records while working autonomously within a supportive team.