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Finch Restorations - Motor Trimmer Wanted Vacancies 06 June 2026
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Finch Restorations – Motor Trimmer (Hindmarsh)
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Finch Restorations has been restoring and preserving significant vehicles since 1965. As Australia's oldest vehicle restoration business, we work on vehicles ranging from early motoring history through to modern classics.
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We are expanding at our new Hindmarsh flagship site and are seeking a Motor Trimmer who values craftsmanship, careful finishing, traditional skills, and the detail required to restore classic vehicle interiors properly.
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This role will be based at our new Hindmarsh workshop, minutes from the Adelaide CBD.
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Why Join Finch Restorations?
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- Real trimming work: Seats, carpets, linings, soft tops, tonneaus, interior trim, and careful restoration work.
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- Genuine variety: Classic cars, heritage trucks, motorcycles, and specialist restoration projects. No two jobs are the same.
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- Experienced team: Join a multi-skilled workshop with mechanics, panel beaters, trimmers, fabricators, machinists, and restoration craftspeople.
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- Balanced work patterns: Flexible start times and 9-day fortnight options.
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- Great location: Hindmarsh workshop, minutes from the Adelaide CBD and close to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and public transport options.
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About the Role
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This is a hands‐on, workshop‐based position at Hindmarsh. Typical duties include:
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- Cutting, sewing, fitting, and finishing leather, vinyl, canvas, carpet, fabric, underlay, and related trim materials.
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- Restoring, repairing, and rebuilding seats, carpets, door trims, headlinings, interior panels, soft tops, tonneaus, and related components.
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- Pattern making, measuring, marking, cutting, stitching, shaping, gluing, fastening, and final fitting.
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- Using industrial sewing machines, hand tools, adhesives, fasteners, and trimming equipment.
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- Supporting restoration,
retrim, and interior refit work across classic cars, heritage trucks, motorcycles, and specialist vehicles.Working with other trades across restoration, mechanical, body, fabrication, and finishing stages.Documenting work to a qualified standard.
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About You
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- Trade qualification in automotive trimming, marine trimming, upholstery, or equivalent experience.
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- Experience with motor trimming, upholstery, leatherwork, canvas work, soft tops, or related craft work will be highly regarded.
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- Classic, vintage, heritage, motorcycle, truck, marine, aviation, furniture, or specialist upholstery experience may be relevant.
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- Strong attention to detail and pride in high‐quality workmanship.
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- Ability to work carefully, patiently, and practically on varied trim and interior restoration tasks.
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- Australian work rights, including Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
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Personal Attributes
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- Takes pride in neat stitching, careful fitting, and high‐quality finishing.
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- Enjoys varied work and unusual restoration challenges.
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- Can think through unfamiliar trim problems and develop practical solutions.
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- Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team.
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- Has a practical, positive, can‐do attitude.
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Remuneration
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Wages for this role are expected to range from $35 to $50 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience.
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Applications close Monday, 06 July 2026, unless filled prior.
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Finch Restorations - Over 60 years in the Fine Art of Automobiles
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Office
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Finch Motor Company
n Pty. Ltd. t/a Finch Restorations
n ABN. 48 602 085 941
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5 River Street
n Hindmarsh, SA 5007
n South Australia
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Email:
[email protected]
n Telephone: +61 (0)8 7428 2000
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Mon to Fri: 8:30AM to 4:30PM
n Sat to Sun: By Appointment
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Finch Powerhouse
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11-13 Tiers Road
n Woodside, SA 5244
n South Australia
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Email:
[email protected]
n Telephone: +61 (0)8 8389 9469
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