Technician

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Southside Toyota, a long standing high volume dealer within Eagers Automotive, is seeking a qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic to service and repair guest vehicles and help exceed expectations. You will diagnose mechanical issues, repair engines and transmissions, service suspensions and body components, report work to the Service Manager, test drive, mentor apprentices, and maintain a safe, compliant workshop with up to date Toyota knowledge. The ideal candidate holds Cert III or higher, is Toyota trained if possible, and understands Health and Safety regulations. To apply, tailor your cover letter to address right to work in Australia, driver’s licence, years of experience, Toyota experience, qualifications, and salary expectations, plus alignment with our core values Integrity Inclusiveness Owner’s Mindset and Agility.

This is an essential role in the dealership, providing repair and servicing of our Guest's vehicles.

With a supportive General Manager, we have a caring and nurturing culture, that is focused on exceeding our guest’s expectations and developing future opportunities for our staff.

About Southside Toyota:

Southside Toyota is a long standing, award winning, high-volume, franchised Toyota dealer. We are part of Eagers Automotive, Australia's largest publicly listed and most dynamic automotive retailer employing over 8, 000 team members within Australia & New Zealand. With a footprint in every capital city- there are endless options for progressing your career. We are more than just automotive retailing; we are a multi-faceted cohort of great people doing great things.  

About this role: 

• Providing expert advice in relation to mechanical condition of vehicles
• Mechanical vehicle repair and servicing including engine, transmission, body and suspension components
• Diagnosis, and repair of vehicle issues and defects per dealer & manufacturer warranty processes, standards and guidelines
• Reporting all necessary work, service or repairs to the Service Manager and recording information using service reporting systems
• Test driving and conducting final assessments prior to return of vehicles to Guests
• Providing guidance and training including safe work practices to apprentice technicians
• Maintaining a safe working environment at all times
• Maintaining an up to date, high level of knowledge of all mechanical issues and changes of Toyota vehicles
• Ability to follow dealership and Toyota Australia procedures consistently
• Other general workshop duties where required

Must haves:

• Cert III or higher qualification as a Light Vehicle Mechanic
• Mechanical knowledge of Automotive Industry
• Knowledge and operation of all relevant Health & Safety regulations
• Ability to perform Road Worthy Checks on vehicles advantageous
• Toyota trained Technician, please only apply if this reflects in your experience

What’s on offer: 

• Support from a dedicated and professional team and manager
• Ongoing Brand & role training
• The chance to work in a high performing, busy environment
• Access to ongoing professional development and career progression within a national leading organisation
• Discounted health insurance
• Employee purchase policy
• Discounted finance and insurance
• Wellness initiatives: Gym Discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Brand & Hub Awards and functions
• Close to bus and train facilities
• Off street free staff parking 
• Good coffee machine and staff amenities

A detailed position description, work conditions, future career development & opportunities along with the remuneration package including commission structure will be discussed at the interview. 

As part of Eagers Automotive, we strongly believe in our Core Values: Integrity | Inclusiveness | Owner’s Mindset | Agility 

Please answer the following questions in your Cover Letter:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• How many years' experience do you have as an automotive technician?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• Have you completed a qualification in automotive mechanical technology?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Toyota Technician?