About Rapid Tune

Rapid Tune is an innovative and rapidly growing franchise within the automotive aftermarket repair sector. Today we have 40 locations throughout metro Victoria and Queensland. We are an award-winning team, having recently won the Franchisor of the Year Award in 2021 and we have a strong reputation for supporting the career development of our team members and promoting from within.

About the Role

We are looking for a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year star automotive mechanic ready to show his ability in a workplace that rewards great performance.

This role has huge potential for progression within the business and the Network.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

Routine Servicing & Preventative Maintenance

- Perform minor and major logbook servicing across a variety of vehicle makes and models.

Brakes, Steering & Suspension

- Inspect, measure, and replace brake pads, rotors, drums, and shoes.
- Bleed and flush hydraulic brake and clutch systems.
- Remove and replace suspension components (shocks, struts, control arms, sway bar links, and bushings).
- Carry out wheel alignments, tyre fitting, balancing, and puncture repairs.

Diagnostics & Mechanical Repairs

- Assist qualified technicians with basic electrical diagnostics and scan tool fault code interpretation.
- Replace common mechanical components (water pumps, radiators, starter motors, alternators, and drive belts).
- Assist with major mechanical repairs, including clutch replacements, timing belts/chains, and cylinder head work.




- Test-drive vehicles post-repair to confirm issue resolution and quality of work.

Workshop Operations & Compliance

- Accurately document completed work, parts used, and additional repair recommendations on repair orders.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe personal work bay and workshop environment.
- Safely operate workshop equipment (hoists, press tools, brake lathes, and diagnostic scanners).
- Actively attend and progress through formal TAFE / trade school coursework.
- Inspect, flush, and replace fluids, filters, belts, and spark plugs.
- Complete comprehensive vehicle safety checks and pre-roadworthy inspections.

About You

- Strong technical skills
- Road Worthy Licence or desire to obtain a Licence
- Current Australian Driver's License (manual licence well regarded but not essential)
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good time management skills
- Positive, team-oriented attitude

Personal Attributes

- Excellent Communication Skills
- Customer Friendly Focus
- Robust Organisational Skills
- Highly Motivated
- Current Drivers Licence

Career Advantages

- Career Pathways and Progression
- Training Provided
- Great Company Culture, Very Dynamic Approach to Business Growth

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Experience:

- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Automotive service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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