Mechanic
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A maintenance crew in Western Australia that looks after fleet vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for aviation operations wants a trade-qualified Mechanic based in Perth. Practical skill and a dependable work history matter most, and the work is more varied than a typical workshop, with diagnostics and breakdown call-outs in the mix.
Sponsorship is on offer for suitable overseas candidates who satisfy the trade and employment criteria; applicants who need it may be considered on qualifications, experience and overall suitability.
Place your trade qualification, the vehicle and equipment types you have repaired and your licence class near the top of your CV, and show diesel, hydraulic and welding strengths clearly. Build AI CV can lay out a fleet and ground-equipment mechanic CV ready for a Perth employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out regular servicing, inspection and upkeep on fleet vehicles and specialised mechanical equipment
- Trace mechanical, diesel and hydraulic faults and repair them once the cause is known
- Handle both planned preventative maintenance and corrective repairs
- Respond to breakdowns and attend to urgent maintenance
- Work on Ground Support Equipment and other specialised fleet assets, assessing their condition and flagging likely problems early
- Complete each repair to the safety and quality level required, using workplace, operational and aviation safety procedures
- Keep service and maintenance records clear and accurate, reporting finished jobs, faults found and further repairs needed
- Work alone when needed while keeping the wider team informed, and help colleagues with breakdowns, servicing and repairs
- Look after your tools and equipment, and deal professionally with clients and site personnel
Requirements & Eligibility
- Qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic or Heavy Diesel Mechanic
- Roughly 5 years or more of relevant industry experience is preferred
- Practical, demonstrable mechanical work on light or heavy vehicles
- Experience with heavy equipment or fleet maintenance is advantageous
- A current HR Driver’s Licence
- Sharp diagnostic and fault-finding ability on mechanical systems
- Genuine, demonstrable trade experience
- Dependable and professional, working alone or in a team, with close attention to safety and quality plus good organisation and communication
- Able to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and to pass drug and alcohol screening
- Diesel mechanical experience is advantageous
- Hydraulic systems experience is advantageous
- Experience with breakdown maintenance is advantageous
- Welding skills are advantageous
- Experience with Ground Support Equipment or in the aviation sector is advantageous
- Comfortable in a specialised, safety-critical operating environment
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