Trainee Service Technician – Vehicle Testing Equipment

About the role

A national leader in vehicle safety testing and automotive workshop equipment, with 40+ years' experience, is hiring a full-time Trainee Service Technician in North Sydney/Central Coast. The role covers installing, servicing and repairing vehicle testing and workshop equipment, with training from day one and a pay increase once fully trained.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission and set up workshop equipment such as brake testers and suspension play detectors
• Carry out preventative maintenance on brake testers, suspension testers, chassis dynos and light and heavy vehicle lifts
• Diagnose and repair electromechanical faults, including computer-controlled components, and provide on-site support and troubleshooting for customers
• Keep accurate service records in line with manufacturer requirements and safety and compliance standards
• Travel locally across North Sydney, the Central Coast and surrounding areas

Required profile

• Ideally 1 year of hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, maintenance or automotive servicing
• Current full (open) driver's licence, which is essential
• Experience servicing or installing automotive workshop equipment or industrial machinery is highly regarded

Required skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Motivation to learn and develop technical skills

What we offer

• Pay of $65,000-$80,000 per year plus superannuation, overtime and incentives, with a pay increase once fully trained
• Overtime and call-out earnings on top of base pay
• Company vehicle provided with limited private use, plus an iPad, phone and expense card
• Travel allowance paid directly to you for work trips
• Tools, uniforms and PPE provided; licences and required training costs covered
• Hands-on mentoring and technical training from day one