AddressThe Vehicle Accessory Fitter works closely with our Radio Technicians and Auto Electricians and sits within our Fleet Maintenance and Acquisition Business unit. The Unit has the responsibility for all the management of vehicles, plant and associated equipment for the City, including operations, acquisition, management and maintenance in order to ensure efficient and safe service delivery.
About your new role
As a Vehicle Accessory Fitter you will be tasked with performing aspects of maintenance and general repairs of the City's fleet of trucks, plant and miscellaneous equipment using skills acquired through the Accessory Fitter or related trade
The City's fleet consists of approximately 5,000 vehicle and plant assets. The responsibilities of this role are multi-faceted and include, but not limited to;
- Replacing, fitting, installing and adjusting vehicle and plant accessories
- Working safely and following adopted procedures
- Working closely with Fleet Maintenance personnel and peers within the broader Fleet team to identify, develop and implement innovative and continuous improvement strategies for maintenance management systems and processes which optimise the whole of life value and use of the City’s fleet
We're looking for people who have:
- Certificate II in Automotive Accessory Fitting (or associated trade)
- Experience in a variety of light and heavy vehicles and plant would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of vehicle mechanics, electronics and current market enhancements
- Experience working with a Computerised Maintenance Management Systems such as SAP
- Experience working with quality and safety certified systems, with the capacity to identify issues and recommend appropriate responses and solutions
- Self-motivated and able to work independently when required, as well as part of a team
- Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- A responsible attitude in relation to timekeeping, work organisation and quality control
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program
- A safe, professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
- Uniform and PPE provided
- A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
- Opportunities to salary sacrifice
- Opportunities for training and development
- Working with safe and reliable fleet that are serviced and maintained in our workshop facilities
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email ***********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
