Mechanic
Trade · Perth Airport, Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
Forget the ordinary workshop routine. In Western Australia, an aviation-linked maintenance team needs a qualified mechanic for fleet vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE), where diagnostic, mechanical and breakdown skills get used across many kinds of machines.
The employer wants evidence behind your CV: practical experience, technical skill and a strong employment record. Sponsorship is offered to suitable overseas candidates meeting the trade and employment criteria.
Trained in South Africa? Keep your trade test certificate ready, because trades are usually assessed again abroad.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond fast when something breaks down or needs urgent attention
- Keep fleet vehicles, GSE and other specialised plant serviced, inspected and maintained
- Trace faults in diesel, hydraulic and mechanical systems, then fix them on the strength of a sound diagnosis
- Work through scheduled preventative jobs and corrective repairs
- Assess how equipment is holding up and catch issues early
- Make sure each repair meets set safety and quality requirements
- Write up accurate service records and report faults, finished jobs and any extra repairs
- Operate independently but keep the team in the loop
- Pitch in when colleagues are dealing with breakdowns, servicing or repairs
- Look after your tools and gear so they stay safe and usable
- Stick to workplace, operational and aviation safety rules
- Represent the business professionally with clients and site personnel
Requirements & Eligibility
- Qualified in the trade as a Light Vehicle Mechanic or Heavy Diesel Mechanic
- Preferred: about 5 years or more of relevant time in the industry
- A genuine practical trade record on light or heavy vehicles that you can prove
- Advantageous: a heavy equipment or fleet maintenance background
- You hold a current HR Driver’s Licence
- Sharp diagnostic and fault-finding ability on mechanical work
- Dependable and professional, putting safety and quality first
- Happy to work solo or with others, and well organised with good communication
- Eligible to get a Police Clearance and an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), and able to clear drug and alcohol testing
- Advantageous: a diesel mechanical background
- Advantageous: a hydraulic systems background
- Advantageous: a breakdown maintenance background
- Advantageous: welding ability
- Advantageous: time with Ground Support Equipment or in the aviation sector
- Suited to a specialised workplace where safety is critical
- If you need sponsorship, you may still be considered depending on qualifications, experience and overall fit
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp