Automotive Technician
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Adelaide, SA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
An Adelaide workshop is growing its team and has permanent full-time places for qualified Automotive Technicians and Diagnostic Technicians. It also wants Accessory Fitters and apprentices in the 3rd or 4th Year of a Light Vehicle Apprenticeship, so tradespeople at different stages of their careers can apply.
Most days involve routine servicing and repairs on light vehicles, fault tracing with diagnostic equipment and accessory fitting done properly to the maker's instructions. Employer sponsorship is offered to suitably qualified overseas applicants who meet Australian visa requirements.
Before you apply, set out your trade qualification, the vehicle brands you have worked on and your fitting experience, then prepare an automotive technician CV with Build AI CV so the details are easy to scan.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine servicing, repairs and upkeep on light vehicles
- Pinpoint mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment
- After inspecting a vehicle, decide which repairs it needs and complete them in line with manufacturer specifications and workshop standards
- Fit aftermarket accessories such as bull bars, tow bars, canopies, roof racks and lighting, using the manufacturer's fitting instructions and the quality procedures set by the workshop
- Look after a tidy, safe workshop and comply with workplace health and safety policies
- Treat customers well through careful workmanship, and cooperate with colleagues and management to keep work moving
- Attend manufacturer training and keep building your technical skills
Requirements & Eligibility
- Trade qualification as an Automotive Technician or Diagnostic Technician, or you are now in the 3rd or 4th Year of a Light Vehicle Apprenticeship
- Accessory Fitter experience, or strong mechanical aptitude for fitting accessories
- A suitable automotive qualification or apprenticeship, plus a background servicing and repairing light vehicles
- Skill at diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
- Close attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic, effective both on your own and within a team
- Good communication and customer service skills
- A current driver's licence, or the ability to obtain an Australian driver's licence
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