Senior Automotive Technician

Auto Masters; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Masters in Townsville is seeking an experienced automotive technician to keep vehicles moving with quality servicing, repairs, and maintenance. You will diagnose faults, mentor apprentices, and work with the Store Manager to ensure smooth workshop operations and high-quality results.

The role requires a strong customer service mindset, self-motivation, and a full Australian driver’s licence, with availability Mon-Fri and rotational Saturday mornings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive service and repair.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills.
• Experience mentoring apprentices and junior technicians.
• Unrestricted driver’s licence and full Australian working rights.
• Available Mon-Fri with rotational Saturday mornings.
• Self-motivated with a focus on quality workmanship.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Keep vehicles moving with quality servicing, repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and find effective solutions.
• Work closely with the Store Manager to keep the workshop running smoothly.
• Step up and take charge when the Store Manager is away.
• Help allocate jobs and keep the workshop efficient and productive.
• Mentor and support apprentices and junior technicians.
• Ensure every job meets high standards for quality and accuracy.
• Assist customers and the front-of-house team when needed.
• Keep tools, equipment and safety standards in top shape.
• Play an active role in achieving workshop productivity and performance targets.

Skills

Experience in automotive service

Diagnostic skills

Workshop leadership

Mentoring apprentices

Organisational skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Driver's licence

Australian working rights

Flexible schedule

Education

Automotive trade qualification

Job description

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar automotive service and repair role
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills
• Confident supporting workshop operations and leading by example
• Experience mentoring apprentices and junior technicians
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Passion for customer service and quality workmanship
• Self-motivated, reliable and driven to get the job done right
• Unrestricted driver’s licence
• Full Australian working rights
• Available Monday to Friday plus rotational Saturday mornings

ARE YOU THE PERFECT FIT?

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar automotive service and repair role
• Relevant automotive trade qualification
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills
• Confident supporting workshop operations and leading by example
• Experience mentoring apprentices and junior technicians
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Passion for customer service and quality workmanship
• Self-motivated, reliable and driven to get the job done right
• Unrestricted driver’s licence
• Full Australian working rights
• Available Monday to Friday plus rotational Saturday mornings

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Keep vehicles moving with quality servicing, repairs and maintenance
• Diagnose faults and find effective solutions
• Work closely with the Store Manager to keep the workshop running smoothly
• Step up and take charge when the Store Manager is away
• Help allocate jobs and keep the workshop efficient and productive
• Mentor and support apprentices and junior technicians
• Ensure every job meets high standards for quality and accuracy
• Assist customers and the front-of-house team when needed
• Keep tools, equipment and safety standards in top shape
• Play an active role in achieving workshop productivity and performance targets