Motor Mechanic

Labour Support Group; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Goulburn Motor Group in Shepparton, Victoria is seeking a motivated Automotive Motor Mechanic to service, diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles, including EV/Hybrid models. You will use diagnostic tools and standard workshop equipment to diagnose faults, perform maintenance and explain repairs to clients.

The role requires at least 4 years’ dealership experience, a current manual license, and the ability to work independently or in a team in a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum AQF Certificate III; Certificate IV in Automotive Light Vehicle & Diagnosis desirable.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in a commercial dealership workshop.
• Experience on Ford, Honda, VW, Audi, Jaguar, LDV and Land Rover vehicles.
• Minimum 4 years using OBD-II diagnostic tools and workshop equipment.
• Experience servicing, maintenance, and repair of engines, transmissions, and braking systems.
• At least 4 years with AWD/4WD, EV/Hybrid vehicles; Asian and Intercontinental models.
• Must have a current driver's license and ability to drive manual transmission.

Responsibilities

• Test parts and diagnosing various systems and perform corrective repairs.
• Identify mechanical problems using diagnostic equipment.
• Follow checklists to ensure critical parts are inspected.
• Test and lubricate engine and other major components.
• Perform oil changes, tuneups and tire rotations.
• Repair or replace worn parts, e.g., brake pads and wheel bearings.
• Dismantle and inspect engine assemblies, transmissions and steering components.
• Explain faults and repairs to clients and provide estimates.
• Explain to front office the fault and budget repairs for company vehicles.
• Provide quotations and carry out work on non-company vehicles as needed.
• Perform physical duties including lifting and bending as required.
• Operate diagnostic instruments and hand/electric/air tools.
• Ensure safety protocols and pollution regulations are followed.
• Test drive vehicles after repairs to confirm soundness.

Skills

OBD-II diagnostic tools

Diagnostic instruments

Hand tools

Power tools

Test & troubleshooting

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

AQF Certificate III

Certificate IV in Automotive Light Vehicle & Diagnosis

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Workshop equipment

Vehicle service information

Job description

Goulburn Motor Group in Shepparton, Victoria is now looking to hire a motivated individual to join their successful team as a Motor Mechanic. They are an automotive group that deals with motor brands such as Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, Audi, Jaguar, LDV and Land Rover.

The Role

As Automotive Motor Mechanic, it is essential that you have the passion to carry out mechanical servicing duties in an effective and timely manner. Your primary role is to carry out testing, servicing, diagnosing and troubleshooting major faults and overhauling engines of motor vehicles and parts such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes of a wide range of motor vehicle types.

The annual salary is set between $60,000 - $80,000 plus superannuation, based on experience.

The Responsibilities

Some tasks may include

• Test parts and diagnosing various systems and performing corrective repairs to ensure that they are working properly
• Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment
• Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined
• Test and lubricate the vehicle's engine and other major components
• Perform basic care and maintenance, including oil changes, tuneups, and tire rotations
• Repair or replace worn parts, such as brake pads and wheel bearings
• Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts.
• Use testing equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective
• Explain to clients their automotive problems and the repairs done on their vehicles and suggest estimates
• Explain to the front office manager about the fault and decide the repair budget for repairs needed for company owned vehicles.
• Provide quotation and Carry out repair work on Vehicles which are not company owned vehicles as the business gets work through internal references
• Performing various physical duties which can include, but are not limited to, bending, stooping, reaching, laying down, twisting, lifting and carrying various-sized and weighted objects.
• Performing tune-ups, weld equipment and other metals, and maintaining files about their repair work.
• Explain work performed to front staff so they can record all the work in system
• Operating a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and airdriven tools.
• Repairing brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle, steering, and related systems.
• Complying with the safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe and friendly working environment
• Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
• Test drive vehicles after repairs are complete to ensure mechanical soundness and to determine whether any other problems exist

The Requirements:

• Minimum AQF Certificate III & desirable Certificate IV in Automotive Light Vehicle & Diagnosis
• At least 4 years of relevant experience after trade qualification in a commercial dealership workshop setting
• At least 4 years of relevant experience working on Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, Audi, Jaguar, LDV and Land Rover vehicles
• Minimum 4 years' using OBD-II diagnostic tools, workshop equipment and vehicle service information.
• Minimum 4 years' experience performing servicing, maintenance, and repair of engines, transmissions, and braking systems
• Must have at least 4 years motor mechanical experience with AWDs, 4WDs,
• Must have at least 4 years experience with EV / Hybrid vehicles
• At least 4 years of relevant experience working with Asian and Intercontinental automotive models
• Experience working with mechanical systems
• Must know how to operate diagnostic equipment
• Good with hand and power tools.
• Capacity to solve issues/problem and find suitable resolutions
• Excellent work ethic and ability to strive for goals
• Hold a current driver's license and able to drive manual car.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team