Automotive Mobile Mechanic (Relief)

About the Role:

Mader International Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled and experienced Automotive Mobile Mechanic to join our Somerton, Victoria workshop and manufacturing facility.

Reporting directly to the Manager, this is a hands‑on role within our Somerton Mobile Group, primarily responsible for the servicing, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, mechanical repairs and general maintenance of emergency vehicles.

You will play an significant role in keeping emergency vehicles in service while supporting our customers and contributing to the community.

About the Relief Mobile Mechanic Role

This position is primarily a relief mobile mechanic role, providing coverage for our scheduled mobile servicing roster. Monday to Sunday 24 hours a day. ( divided between 4 shifts per day)

When required, you will work on the road attending customer locations using company Vehicle and carrying out servicing, preventative maintenance, diagnostics and mechanical repairs on emergency vehicles.

When you are not required to cover a mobile roster shift, you will work within our Somerton workshop, assisting with vehicle servicing, repairs, mechanical work, general workshop duties and other operational requirements. Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

This provides an excellent opportunity for a mechanic who enjoys a varied role, with a combination of field-based mobile work and workshop-based mechanical work.

The successful applicant will need to be flexible and willing to work both independently on the road and as part of our workshop team.

What We Offer

- Full-time, permanent position

- Relief mobile mechanic position with a combination of mobile and workshop-based work

- Rotating day/afternoon shift roster when working on the road

- Above-award rates

- Overtime and penalty rates available

- Opportunity to work on specialist emergency vehicles

- State-of-the-art mechanical equipment and facilities





- Varied and interesting work in a specialised industry

- The opportunity to help keep ambulances and emergency vehicles in service

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

- A minimum Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent recognised qualification

- Successfully completed a 3-4 years’ automotive apprenticeship

- A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification trade experience as a qualified automotive mechanic

- Significant and recent experience in vehicle servicing and automotive mechanical repairs

- Experience carrying out routine and preventative vehicle maintenance

- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

- Strong knowledge and experience in auto-electrical systems

- Experience servicing and repairing commercial vehicles, light vehicles or specialised vehicles

- A strong commitment to quality workmanship and safety

- Excellent customer service and communication skills

- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

- A current ,valid and unrestricted Australian Driver Licence

- Be willing to undergo a police check as part of the pre-employment process

- Experience working on ambulances, emergency vehicles, commercial vehicles or specialised vehicles will be highly regarded

About Us

Mader International Pty Ltd designs and manufactures ambulances and special-purpose vehicles for national and international clients.

Our Somerton facility is home to our vehicle manufacturing, service and repair operations. We are committed to delivering high-quality specialist vehicles and reliable support to our customers.

If you are an experienced mechanic looking for a varied role where your skills make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

For further information please contact Julie Smith HR Manager on 03 6437 1*** or *****@mader.com.au

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📌 Mechanic (Melbourne)
🏢 Mader International
📍 Melbourne