Ol’ School Garage is looking for experienced Automotive Mechanics and Auto Electricians to join our restoration team. Candidates with strong skills in both trades will be highly regarded and paid accordingly.

This is a hands-on role working across full vehicle restorations, custom builds, hot rods and classic cars.

About Us

Based in Hillcrest, Ol' School Garage is a leading specialist in the restoration and preservation of classic cars, hot rods, streeters and custom builds for all vehicles pre- 1980. For over 20 years, we have been the trusted choice for car enthusiasts and collectors across Queensland, renowned for our attention to detail, technical expertise, and passion for reviving automotive history.

We are not a standard service workshop. Our work is detailed, varied, and quality focused.

What We Offer

- Immediate start available

- Market-competitive salary package (experience & skill-based)

- Half-day Fridays (no weekend work!)

- Work shirts PPE provided

- Plenty of extra industry perks available

- Supportive work environment with team of like-minded car nuts!

- Work on cool classic and custom vehicles

- Variety of hands-on restoration work

This role suits someone who enjoys full builds, not repetitive servicing.

Key Responsibilities

- performance upgrades (incl. clutch, fuel system, suspension and exhaust)

- aftermarket accessory & parts installation/modification where needed
- dismantling vehicle parts, fault-finding & diagnostic work
- parts assessment, cataloguing and storage




- reassembly of vehicles pre 1980's with new parts and/or reconditioned mechanical electrical parts
- assisting apprentices and trades assistants where needed.

Highly Regarded

- Custom wiring experience

- ECU or aftermarket system experience

- Fabrication skills

- TIG/MIG welding experience

About You

Along with a strong work ethic and a passion for preserving automotive history and heritage you'll have:

- Proven experience as an automotive restoration technician and mechanic is highly regarded

- Qualification as an Automotive Mechanic and/or Automotive Auto Electrician

- Strong technical knowledge of classic and vintage vehicle systems and components

- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to diagnose and rectify issues

- Exceptional knowledge of vehicle assembly, mechanical electrical components and vehicle stripping/refitting

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

- Current drivers licence is essential

Apply Now

If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a workshop doing proper restorations and custom builds, apply now via SEEK with your resume and cover letter.

Photos of past work (if available) are highly regarded and will strengthen your application.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.

If you need further information, give Ken Streeter a call today on 0412 863 *** for a confidential discussion!

Please make sure that you meet the specified criteria above, especially regarding having full Australian working rights - as SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AN OPTION WITH THIS ROLE.

📌 Automotive Mechanic / Auto Electrician - Car Restorations & Custom Builds (Hillcrest)
🏢 Ol' School Garage
📍 Hillcrest