Mechanical Inspector

Cox Automotive Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Weekday-only schedule

LinkedIn Learning access

Birthday Leave

Volunteering Leave

Service Awards

Job summary

Manheim Sydney, part of Cox Automotive, seeks a qualified Mechanical Inspector to drive rectification, decommissioning and roadworthy checks for vehicles bound for auctions. You will produce diagnostics and roadworthy reports, supporting quality control and efficient operations.

The role requires a trade qualification, hands-on mechanic experience, and strong communication and decision-making abilities to collaborate with stakeholders and improve repair processes. Weekend work is not required.

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical trade qualifications e.g. Certificate III in light vehicle mechanical, AIS examiner licence.
• Professional career experience as a mechanic.
• People's person who is looking to further their career.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform rectification and decommissioning on the vehicles for our customers.
• Generate diagnostics and roadworthy reports on vehicles to present cars for auctions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure mechanical repairs are met.
• Continuous improvement in our systems and processes specifically in our mechanical repair operations.
• Prepare reports as required by the Operations Manager.
• Assist with general operational duties as required during auctions.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Autonomy

People skills

Education

Certificate III in light vehicle mechanical

AIS examiner licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About us

Manheim is Australia's leading provider of automotive remarketing services, offering an unrivalled range of products, services, and expertise.

We provide comprehensive remarketing solutions for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, machinery, plant, and equipment. We also specialise in insurance salvage services, supporting insurers with the remarketing of damaged assets across a wide range of industries.

As part of Cox Automotive, the world's largest automotive services organisation, we're transforming the way people buy, sell, own, and use vehicles.

About the role

We are looking for a qualified mechanic who has the drive to grow our operations to the next level for our Manheim Sydney site. In this role, you will be facilitating the rectification, decommissioning and roadworthy checks of light vehicles. With the aim of improving quality control and efficiency, you will be producing diagnostics as well as road test reports on the vehicles to present for the auctions. This role will progress with the focus of improving the services we provide to our customers.

As a Mechanical Inspector, you will provide attention to detail with the highest level of accuracy, care and quality service to our customers. Ability to work autonomously and have the drive to grow your career within our business.

Key duties include

• Perform rectification and decommissioning on the vehicles for our customers
• Generate diagnostics and roadworthy reports on vehicles to present cars for auctions
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure mechanical repairs are met
• Continuous improvement in our systems and processes specifically in our mechanical repair operations
• Prepare reports as required by the Operations Manager
• Assist with general operational duties as required during auctions

Skills & Experiences

• Relevant mechanical trade qualifications e.g. Certificate III in light vehicle mechanical, AIS examiner licence.
• Professional career experience as a mechanic.
• People's person who is looking to further their career.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Why Join Manheim?

• Certified Great Place to Work®.
• Weekday-only work with no weekends.
• Comprehensive on‑tjob training and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Birthday Leave, Volunteering Leave, Service Awards, and other employee benefits.
• Reward and Recognition Program.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) providing confidential 24/7 support.
• Opportunities to grow your career within Cox Automotive, a global automotive leader.

Discover more about our employee benefits here.