mechanic

MAZ BUILDING GROUP; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airside GSE is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic to join our Melbourne workshop. You will work on Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and associated machinery, diagnosing faults and performing preventative maintenance to keep gear ready for operation.

The role is hands-on, requires independent work and strong teamwork. Benefits include a four-day week (40 hours) with weekend rosters, in a supportive workshop focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel-powered equipment, heavy vehicles, plant or similar machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical fault finding.
• Electrical fault-finding experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Diagnosing faults and finding practical solutions to keep equipment operational.
• Working across diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and other mechanical components.
• Completing inspections, maintenance records and service documentation.
• Identifying potential issues before they become bigger problems.
• Working alongside our mechanics, technicians and workshop team to get the job done properly.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Following safe work practices and company procedures without making things more complicated than they need to be.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical fault finding

Own tools

Australian Driver Licence

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Automotive Mechanic – GSE / LV / HV / Plant

Join Airside GSE and help keep Melbourne Airport moving

Airside GSE is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Automotive Mechanic to join our Melbourne workshop.

If you’re a qualified mechanic who enjoys working with your hands, solving problems, getting stuck into different types of equipment and working with a good bunch of people, this could be the role for you.

We work on a wide range of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and specialised machinery used in the aviation industry. No two days are exactly the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to work across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel systems while building your knowledge of some pretty unique equipment.

The Role

This is a hands-on position where you’ll be responsible for keeping GSE and associated equipment safe, reliable and ready for operation.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Carrying out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Diagnosing faults and finding practical solutions to keep equipment operational.
• Working across diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and other mechanical components.
• Completing inspections, maintenance records and service documentation.
• Identifying potential issues before they become bigger problems.
• Working alongside our mechanics, technicians and workshop team to get the job done properly.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Following safe work practices and company procedures without making things more complicated than they need to be.

What We're Looking For

We’re after someone who knows their way around mechanical equipment and takes pride in their work.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience working on diesel-powered equipment, heavy vehicles, plant or similar machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical fault finding.
• Electrical fault-finding experience is highly regarded.
• Your own quality set of tools.
• A current Australian Driver Licence.
• A strong commitment to working safely.
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a practical, can-do attitude.
• The initiative to have a crack at a problem and work out the best way to fix it.

Experience with Ground Support Equipment is an advantage, but it’s not essential.

The Hours

This is a 4-day working week – 40 hours per week.

The roster includes Saturday and Sunday, giving you a genuine extra day off during the week.

We’re looking for people who are comfortable working weekends and enjoy the benefits of a four-day roster.

What you can expect:

• A relaxed, friendly and down-to-earth workshop environment.
• Interesting equipment and plenty of variety — you won’t be fixing the same car every day.
• The opportunity to broaden your mechanical skills across GSE, plant and specialised equipment.
• A hands-on role where your experience and ideas are genuinely valued.
• A team that looks after each other and values the input from other team members.
• A workplace where safety, quality and doing the right thing matter.

Airside GSE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Please note, this role requires applicants to undergo a National police check and Willingness to complete ASIC/background and pre-employment checks as required.

Please note: Airside GSE does not accept unsolicited applications or approaches from recruitment agencies.