Mechanic

Mechanic


Company
Autorite Service Centre
Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
131 days ago
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Job Description
An excellent opportunity is available for a hardworking and reliable individual who is looking for a career in the automotive industry We are a family-owned company in the East Perth and have been in business for over 20 years. There are 2 sides of the business from servicing and repairing vehicle and 4WD. The other side of the business is selling and servicing CV joints, Tail shafts and all underbody parts of vehicles. You will be required to service and repair vehicles do pickups and delivery of vehicle parts, overhauling of CV joints and shafts as well as Tail shafts and with time learn the procures of selling parts. This is a very unique position within the trade to lean more than changing oil like bigger workshops. At the end of your Apprenticeship, you will have a vast array of skills from running small to medium business, great hand skills, problem solving skills, and office skills that can lead you into whatever direction you choose to take with in the industry.What We're Looking ForA happy easy going person.Current C Class Manual Driver's License A MUSTStrong mechanical aptitudeAbility to work autonomously and in a team environmentEffective time management skills and good attention to detailCert II in Automotive Servicing Technology desirable however not essential

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As of 1 July 2026, the minimum hourly rate for a Grade 1 truck driver is AU$26.35 under the Road Transport and Distribution Award. Full-time drivers also receive 17.5% annual leave loading on top of four weeks paid annual leave. Overtime is paid at 150% for the first three hours and 200% thereafter on weekdays.
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