Motor Mechanic

Global Vision Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Job summary

Goodyear Autocare Essendon is seeking a skilled Motor Mechanic to join our Essendon workshop. The role requires at least 1 year of hands-on experience and formal automotive qualifications. You will diagnose faults, repair engines and perform routine maintenance on a variety of vehicles.

Position is full-time at 73 Fletcher Street, Essendon VIC, 3040, with a 38-hour work week and salary listed as $79,500 per annum plus 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III, IV and Diploma in Automotive with on-the-job experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and related engines.
• Detect and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Dismantle and remove engine assemblies and related components.
• Repair and replace worn parts and reassemble components.
• Perform scheduled maintenance services to ensure smooth operation.
• Reassemble engines after repair and test performance.
• Diagnose parts with computer-assisted tools.
• May inspect vehicles and detail work required for roadworthiness.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Automotive industry experience

Education

Certificate III in Automotive

Certificate IV in Automotive

Diploma in Automotive

Job description

Global Vision Recruitment on behalf of Goodyear Autocare Essendon

Date Posted: 06 November 2026
Position: Motor Mechanic
Salary: $79,500 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Hours: 38 hours per week
Mode: Full time
Work location: 73 Fletcher Street, Essendon VIC, 3040
Experience required: Minimum 1 year experience in relevant roles

About the Employer
Goodyear Autocare Essendon has been named a finalist in the 2025 AutoGuru Top Mechanics Awards, recognized as one of Melbourne and Victoria's top-rated automotive service centres. Known for outstanding service, expert staff, and high customer satisfaction, the Essendon centre offers a wide range of car maintenance and repair services, including tyre care, diagnostics, brakes, wheel alignments, and more. As part of the respected Goodyear Autocare network, the workshop upholds values of quality, honesty, and community dedication.

Behind the success of Goodyear Autocare Essendon is a team of highly skilled professionals. Their expertise and dedication to serving the local community have cemented the workshop's reputation as a trusted automotive service provider. Whether it's routine logbook servicing, mechanical repairs, or more complex auto repairs, the team approaches each task with the utmost precision and care.

Now, we are giving you an exciting opportunity to join the elite team based in Essendon, VIC. We are looking for a team member to join our friendly Motor Mechanics who are proud and passionate about cars.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.
• Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts.
• Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms, and other components, and checking parts.
• Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components and referring to service manuals as needed.
• 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.
• Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired.
• Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance.
• Diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers.
• May inspect vehicles and issue detailed work required to achieve roadworthiness.
• May respond to vehicle breakdown service calls.

Qualifications

• Certificate III, IV and Diploma in Automotive with on-the-job experience.

Other Skills and Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Self-starter with strong self-management skills.
• Strong team player with ability to communicate directly with peers, managers, and clients.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Competency in all the duties listed above.