Workshop Technician

Complete Steering Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and skill development

Stable, long-term career opportunity

Clean, well-equipped workshop

Job summary

Complete Steering Australia is seeking a senior Workshop Technician to join our Laverton North team. This role is hands-on and involves coordinating and supporting workshop staff while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

The successful candidate will have a diesel mechanics or related trade qualification, strong diagnostic ability, and prior workshop experience in heavy vehicle or industrial settings. Ongoing training and a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Fitting & Turning, Hydraulics or a related mechanical trade.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in workshop environments within automotive, heavy vehicle, transport or industrial sectors.
• Experience supporting, guiding or coordinating other team members.
• Ability to monitor workflow and ensure jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, assemble and rebuild heavy vehicle steering systems and components.
• Perform mechanical repairs, fault finding and workshop-based service work.
• Support daily workshop operations and workflow coordination.
• Assist with allocating jobs and monitoring work progress.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to apprentices and fellow technicians.
• Conduct quality inspections and final checks on completed work.
• Help maintain workshop productivity, housekeeping and safety standards.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Team coordination

Communication skills

Workshop experience

Education

Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Fitting & Turning, Hydraulics or related mechanical trade

Job description

Complete Steering Australia is a specialist provider of heavy vehicle steering systems and components, supporting major truck and bus manufacturers across Australia.

As an established and growing Australian business, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service. Our team enjoys a collaborative environment where experience is respected, ideas are welcomed, and everyone plays an important role in our success.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Technician to join our Laverton North team.

This is a senior hands-on position suited to a skilled mechanical tradesperson who enjoys technical work while helping to coordinate and support other workshop staff. You'll play a key role in maintaining workshop efficiency, monitoring job progress, sharing your knowledge, and ensuring work is completed to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, assemble and rebuild heavy vehicle steering systems and components
• Perform mechanical repairs, fault finding and workshop-based service work
• Support daily workshop operations and workflow coordination
• Assist with allocating jobs and monitoring work progress
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to apprentices and fellow technicians
• Conduct quality inspections and final checks on completed work
• Help maintain workshop productivity, housekeeping and safety standards
• Liaise with customers and suppliers when required
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Fitting & Turning, Hydraulics or a related mechanical trade
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills
• Previous workshop experience within automotive, heavy vehicle, transport or industrial sectors
• Experience supporting, guiding or coordinating other team members
• The ability to monitor workflow and help ensure jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to quality workmanship and workplace safety

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience with heavy vehicle steering systems, hydraulics or related components
• Heavy vehicle licence
• Machining or manual lathe experience

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday schedule
• Clean, well-equipped workshop
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Ongoing training and skill development
• Variety of work across specialised steering systems and components
• A supportive team environment with direct access to experienced leaders
• The opportunity to make a genuine contribution within a growing Australian business