Workshop Team Leader/Foreman Mechanic

Are you looking for a new challenge to further your career in the Automotive industry, then we may have just what you're looking for, While we are part of an Australia-wide group we have the freedom and autonomy to run our family business as we see fit and that has been to key to our success, we consistently receive outstanding 5-star reviews because of our customer-first focus, we currently have available a long term career position for an experienced qualified mechanic with at least 7 to 10 years experience to be part of our small but growing team, ultimately we want someone who is passionate about the industry and wants to broaden their range of leadership experience, so if you're currently looking for a change or working in a workshop or a dealership where you feel that your leadership and mechanical knowledge is not being recognised then we want to hear from you.

The Role

• Oversee that our high standards of servicing and repairs to all makes and models of vehicles including 4WD's SUV's and European vehicles, with a fix-it-first-time attitude is being carried out.
• Present to work in a punctual and presentable manner
• Advise the business owner of any ongoing workshop issues or workplace concerns
• Worksafe and environmentally friendly work approach

Duties

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the workshop ensuring that the service, repair, and maintenance of our customer's vehicles is carried out to the highest standards.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues on vehicles.
• Quality control the vehicles before the customers pick them up.
• Allocated work orders and jobs.
• Locating and ordering parts.
• Liaise with the front-of-house team.
• Ensure the workshop is in a safe, clean, and tidy condition.
• Ensure all workshop operations are completed to professional standards.
• Whilst the role is predominantly a leadership one you will still be required to do some mechanical duties, however, you will have the opportunity to pick and choose the jobs you want to undertake.
• Assist and guide in the training of our apprentice.

Skills

• Relevant Trade Qualifications and Experience with good Diagnostic skills.
• Previous leadership experience would be highly regarded.
• Be passionate about the trade.
• You must have clear and concise communication skills with a can-do attitude, and be able to communicate directly with customers in simple terms regarding issues with their vehicle and provide solutions in solving those issues.

Benefits

• First-rate salary + super + entitlements + work-life balance..
• Ongoing training and career development, with the opportunity to be trained in front-of-house management positions.

Company

• We are a nationally branded franchise with network support
• Excellent parts and service solutions to reach our retail and trade business clientele
• Owner-operated store with a keen focus on customer service, the owner has an open door policy with his staff.

Hours

Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm with no weekends ever.

START DATE: ASAP

Must hold a current Australian Manual Drivers license.

If you meet the above criteria please hit the Apply tab

Please note under no circumstances will an overseas applicant without current working rights be considered for this position.

Only applicants with the right skills and experience will be contacted for an interview.