- Diesel Mechanic or Trade assistant – Rail IndustrySouthern Tasmania | Immediate StartWe are currently seeking a Skilled Diesel Mechanic to join a leading rail company in Southern Tasmania on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity to work with a reputable team maintaining and servicing locomotives and other rail-related equipment.What’s on offer:Temporary role with full-time hours + Overtime4/3 roster with the option to work on Fridays/SaturdayCompDiesel Mechanic or Trade assistant – Rail IndustrySouthern Tasmania | Immediate StartWe are currently seeking a Skilled Diesel Mechanic to join a leading rail company in Southern Tasmania on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity to work with a reputable team maintaining and servicing locomotives and other rail-related equipment.What’s on offer:Temporary role with full-time hours + Overtime4/3 roster with the option to work on Fridays/SaturdayComp
- Randstad are seeking a motivated and skilled Diesel Mechanic to join a dynamic, strong culture team. This role is perfect for a passionate individual interested in a rewarding local career opportunity. As an Australian Citizen, you will play a vital role in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing diesel vehicles, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and safety, in particuar the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms.Duties includ:Conduct routine mRandstad are seeking a motivated and skilled Diesel Mechanic to join a dynamic, strong culture team. This role is perfect for a passionate individual interested in a rewarding local career opportunity. As an Australian Citizen, you will play a vital role in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing diesel vehicles, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and safety, in particuar the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms.Duties includ:Conduct routine m
- Are you an overseas-trained Heavy Vehicle Mechanic already living and working in Australia? Looking to take your career to the next level with a supportive employer? We have the perfect opportunity for you based in a variety of Brisbane locations.Randstad are looking for a heavy Vehicle mechanic to work for a leading provider of logistics and fleet management solutions in Australia, specializing in the maintenance and servicing of modern truck fleets. ThisAre you an overseas-trained Heavy Vehicle Mechanic already living and working in Australia? Looking to take your career to the next level with a supportive employer? We have the perfect opportunity for you based in a variety of Brisbane locations.Randstad are looking for a heavy Vehicle mechanic to work for a leading provider of logistics and fleet management solutions in Australia, specializing in the maintenance and servicing of modern truck fleets. This
- Position: Trade Assistant to support Automotive HD Mechanic Type: Casual - you will become a permanent employee pending on performanceRate: $40.22 per hourWork Days / Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (over time and weekends where required) Daily responsibilities:reassembling mechanical componentsassisting with repairsperforming routine vehicle maintenancechanging oils and filtershousekeeping of machineshousekeeping of workshop and surrounding areas resPosition: Trade Assistant to support Automotive HD Mechanic Type: Casual - you will become a permanent employee pending on performanceRate: $40.22 per hourWork Days / Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (over time and weekends where required) Daily responsibilities:reassembling mechanical componentsassisting with repairsperforming routine vehicle maintenancechanging oils and filtershousekeeping of machineshousekeeping of workshop and surrounding areas res
- Position: Trade Assistant to support Mechanic Type: Minimum 6 months work - possible extension if you have good hand tools experienceRate: $35 per hour + 17.5% shift loadingWork Days / Hours: Monday to Friday, 3pm to 11:30pm Daily responsibilities:Assisting MechanicsGeneral yard dutiesLocal deliveriesCandidate requirements:HR LicenceForklift LicenceMust be ok with breath test before every shift and random Drug & Alcohol screensAt Randstad, we are passionaPosition: Trade Assistant to support Mechanic Type: Minimum 6 months work - possible extension if you have good hand tools experienceRate: $35 per hour + 17.5% shift loadingWork Days / Hours: Monday to Friday, 3pm to 11:30pm Daily responsibilities:Assisting MechanicsGeneral yard dutiesLocal deliveriesCandidate requirements:HR LicenceForklift LicenceMust be ok with breath test before every shift and random Drug & Alcohol screensAt Randstad, we are passiona
- Are you a trade qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic and thinking about making the move to sunny QLD? Then we want to hear from you! Brisbane City Council - One of Queensland's Leading Transport Employers is currently recruiting for multiple HVM’s across Brisbane to assist with maintaining and servicing their expanding bus fleet. Role OverviewAs a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with Brisbane City Council, you will be an integral part of our workshop team, responsibleAre you a trade qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic and thinking about making the move to sunny QLD? Then we want to hear from you! Brisbane City Council - One of Queensland's Leading Transport Employers is currently recruiting for multiple HVM’s across Brisbane to assist with maintaining and servicing their expanding bus fleet. Role OverviewAs a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with Brisbane City Council, you will be an integral part of our workshop team, responsible
- Join Brisbane City Council-One of Queensland's Leading Transport EmployersBrisbane City Council are seeking multiple Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join the Transport for Brisbane division. This critical role involves maintaining and servicing Brisbane's bus fleet across multiple depots.Role OverviewAs a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with Brisbane City Council, you will be an integral part of our workshop team, responsible for the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicJoin Brisbane City Council-One of Queensland's Leading Transport EmployersBrisbane City Council are seeking multiple Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join the Transport for Brisbane division. This critical role involves maintaining and servicing Brisbane's bus fleet across multiple depots.Role OverviewAs a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with Brisbane City Council, you will be an integral part of our workshop team, responsible for the maintenance and repair of fleet vehic
- Be part of an well-established business located in Redbank Plains. This company offers a comprehensive waste management solutions, including collection, treatment, and resource recovery. With approximately 1,000 employees across 40 locations, they serve over 24,000 commercial, industrial, and municipal customers.As a Mechanical Leading Hand you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily activities of a team of mechanics and tradespeople,Be part of an well-established business located in Redbank Plains. This company offers a comprehensive waste management solutions, including collection, treatment, and resource recovery. With approximately 1,000 employees across 40 locations, they serve over 24,000 commercial, industrial, and municipal customers.As a Mechanical Leading Hand you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily activities of a team of mechanics and tradespeople,
- Join one of Australia’s leading insurance providers in this exciting Motor Assessing opportunity. Apply your experience within vehicle repairs withi a fantastic company offering excellent salary, development and growth opportunities. This role is a full time permanent position based in either Altona or Sunshine.Your ResponsibilitiesAccurately assess vehicle damage to determine the most cost effective and appropriate repair methods.Provide excellent customeJoin one of Australia’s leading insurance providers in this exciting Motor Assessing opportunity. Apply your experience within vehicle repairs withi a fantastic company offering excellent salary, development and growth opportunities. This role is a full time permanent position based in either Altona or Sunshine.Your ResponsibilitiesAccurately assess vehicle damage to determine the most cost effective and appropriate repair methods.Provide excellent custome
- Randstad are seeking a skilled service Mechanical Fitter to join a workshop based team. Experience in gearbox rebuilds, pumps and utilities is highly valued, but a strong workshop background is essential.What We’re Looking For:Recent, solid workshop experience (ex-FIFO considered).Australian Recognised Trade Certificate in Mechanical FitterOverhead crane and forklift experience advantageous but not required.Hydraulic experience highly regardedWater treatmeRandstad are seeking a skilled service Mechanical Fitter to join a workshop based team. Experience in gearbox rebuilds, pumps and utilities is highly valued, but a strong workshop background is essential.What We’re Looking For:Recent, solid workshop experience (ex-FIFO considered).Australian Recognised Trade Certificate in Mechanical FitterOverhead crane and forklift experience advantageous but not required.Hydraulic experience highly regardedWater treatme
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mechanic jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current mechanic jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a mechanic. You can compare and filter relevant mechanic positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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mechanic jobs contract types
Some of the contract types available for mechanic jobs include:
- mechanic jobs - contract: in a contract mechanic role, you have the flexibility of working for a specific, fixed term. Contract mechanic jobs are a good way to determine if the role is a good fit.
- mechanic jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you are not tied to one employer indefinitely. You work only a few months but have an opportunity to gain valuable skills and work experience.
- mechanic jobs - permanent: in a permanent position, the role doesn’t have a specific end date. You enjoy job security and a reliable income until retirement or resignation.
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about mechanic jobs
Mechanic jobs involve working with your hands on heavyweight or lightweight machines. Your job is to establish the repairs needed and the parts required to assemble machinery. Some of your duties as a mechanic include bolting, riveting, welding or brazing mechanical parts when replacing worn or defective parts.
Would you like to know more about this job? Then check out the mechanic job profile page.
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how much does a mechanic make in Australia?
You will find more information on the mechanic salary on the mechanic job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for mechanic jobs
If you are ready to apply for a mechanic job, take a look at our jobs list, filter to your preference and apply directly. If you require any further assistance applying for a role, feel free to contact your nearest Randstad office and a member of the team will be happy to point you in the right direction.
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how do I apply for a job as a mechanic?
If you are interested in becoming a mechanic, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our mechanic job profile.
You require at least an apprenticeship to work as a mechanic. Gain foundational skills in the automotive industry with a Certificate II in automotive servicing technology and join an apprenticeship. After three to four years of apprenticeship, get a tradesperson certificate or a motor vehicle repair licence from an Australian registered trade organisation (RTO) in your state or territory.
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does randstad have any tips on how to search for mechanic jobs?
If you can’t find the perfect role for you listed on this page, you’re able to keep up-to-date by using our notification option to alert you when suitable roles become available. Simply enter your details, and as soon as a new mechanic job is available that meets your criteria, you will be informed instantly.