Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Westwell; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwell is seeking a hands-on Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join our on-site Brisbane operations team. You will support maintenance and servicing of autonomous vehicles, working outdoors in a shifting roster to keep the fleet operational and safe.

You will diagnose, repair, and inspect mechanical and electrical systems, maintain records, and comply with site safety and access requirements, collaborating with operations and engineering as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle maintenance or automotive servicing.
• Current Australian driver's license (Queensland preferred).
• Willingness to work a rotating 12-hour shift roster (day and night).
• Outdoor on-site work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on autonomous vehicles and related mechanical/electrical systems.
• Inspect and troubleshoot faults in vehicle hardware and basic wiring/electrical components.
• Follow safety protocols and site rules while on-site.
• Collaborate with operations/engineering teams to report issues and support uptime.
• Maintain accurate service records and report recurring technical problems.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join our on-site operations team in Brisbane, supporting the maintenance and servicing of autonomous vehicles. This role is critical to ensuring our fleet remains operational and safe in a dynamic, outdoor environment. You will be working directly with advanced autonomous driving technology and mechanical systems, and must be comfortable working in a shift-based roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on autonomous vehicles and associated mechanical/electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections and troubleshoot faults in vehicle hardware and basic wiring/electrical components.
• Follow strict safety and operational protocols while working on-site, including adherence to site-specific management requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the operations and engineering teams to report issues and support vehicle uptime.
• Maintain accurate service records and report any recurring technical problems.

Requirements

• Experience: Prior experience in vehicle maintenance, mechanical repair, or automotive servicing. Experience with electrical systems or a valid electrical license is highly regarded.
• License: Must hold a current, valid Australian driver's license (Queensland license preferred).
• Availability: Must be willing and able to work a rotating roster of 12-hour shifts, including day and night shifts.
• Work Environment: Ability to work outdoors on-site, exposed to varying weather conditions (including heat and cold).
• Compliance: Willingness to comply with all on-site management rules and safety procedures, including obtaining any necessary site access permits or inductions as required.
• Attitude: Reliable, hardworking, and able to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Previous experience with autonomous vehicles, heavy mobile equipment, or port/logistics operations.
• Relevant trade qualification (e.g., Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or Automotive Electrical Technology).