Motor Mechanic – Full-Time, 6 Days, $80k+ Super

Jax Tyres & Auto Preston; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

JAX TYRES & AUTO PRESTON in Melbourne (Preston) is seeking a skilled motor mechanic for a full-time position at 3–7 Bell Street. You will perform routine servicing, diagnose faults, and conduct tests using scan tools, with responsibilities spanning transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, and air conditioning systems.

The ideal candidate has AQF Certificate 3 or 4 in automotive, with 1–2 years of industry experience, and is prepared to work weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have practical experience as a motor mechanic in a commercial workshop.
• Experience with diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Willing to commit to full-time, 38 hours/week, with availability for weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Service light vehicle engines including oil and filter changes, air filter changes, and lubrication.
• Perform transmission service including installation and removal.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using scanners.
• Pressure test to diagnose hydraulic problems.
• Inspect exhaust, fuel injection, air intake systems and tune fuel and ignition systems.
• Repair and diagnose air conditioning systems.
• Maintain steering, suspension, braking, clutch, and final drive systems.
• Install and service various pumps (hydraulic, sump, lubrication, centrifugal, pneumatic).
• Check radiators and thermostats and replace as needed.
• Install and test lights and electrical panels, check battery and charging systems.
• Discuss problems with drivers to order parts.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Test tools usage

Education

AQF Certificate 4 in automotive

Certificate 3 in automotive (1-2 years)

Tools

Scan tools

Hydraulic pumps

AC repair equipment

Job description

JAX TYRES & AUTO PRESTON in Melbourne (Preston) is seeking a skilled motor mechanic for a full-time position at 3–7 Bell Street. You will perform routine servicing, diagnose faults, and conduct tests using scan tools, with responsibilities spanning transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, and air conditioning systems.

The ideal candidate has AQF Certificate 3 or 4 in automotive, with 1–2 years of industry experience, and is prepared to work weekends and public holidays.