Light Vehicle Mechanic – Mobile & Workshop

We are seeking a qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in a varied mobile and workshop-based role.

The position will initially be predominantly mobile, completing servicing, diagnostics and repairs at customer locations across Adelaide. Some work will also be conducted at mine sites, all located within approximately one hour of Adelaide.

From late 2026, workshop-based positions will also become available (Fleurieu Peninsula).

This role requires an experienced & confident4 mechanic who can work fully autonomously, diagnose faults accurately and make sound decisions without supervision. You must be able to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults

- Attend breakdowns when required

- Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance

- Repair light vehicles, 4WDs and light commercial vehicles

- Perform mobile repairs at customer locations and work sites

- Inspect vehicles and identify required repairs

- Occasionally perform work at local mine sites

- Manage your daily workload independently

- Maintain accurate service and repair records

- Keep the work vehicle, tools and equipment organised

- Communicate professionally with customers and site personnel

- Follow workplace and mine-site safety procedures





Essential Requirements

- Recognised Light or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic trade qualification

- Own Tools

- Current Australian driver’s licence

- Confident driving a manual vehicle

- Solid diagnostic and fault-finding skills across modern petrol & diesel engines

- Ability to work fully autonomously

- Ability to learn quickly and perform under pressure

- Experience servicing and repairing light vehicles & 4WD's

- A/C Ticket Highly Regarded

- Good communication and customer-service skills

- Reliable, professional and safety-focused attitude

- Valid Australian working rights

- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and required drug and alcohol screening

Previous mobile mechanic and mine-site experience will be highly regarded, as some work will be conducted at mine sites.

Hours and Benefits

- $40 per hour casual plus super

- 8–10-hour working days

- Minimum 30 hours per week

- Typically 35–40 hours per week, with additional hours available

- Fuel Card

- Company work vehicle provided after probationary period.

- Clear career progression

- Opportunity to transition into permanent full-time employment

- Future flexibility across mobile and workshop-based work

- Genuine room to grow and take on additional responsibility/leaderhsip roles

📌 Light Vehicle Mechanic (Adelaide)
🏢 Field One Services
📍 Adelaide