Our successful candidate will have a can-do attitude and interest in growing their career, and broadening and developing their skills.
Candidates for this position will ideally have a mix of the following skills and experience:
Experience working as an mechanic/mechanical tradesperson
Ability to work autonomously,, as well as the ability to work as part of team
Proactive, with strong work ethic.
Takes pride in your work and workspace.
Have a passion for quality and excellent attention to detail
Adhere to all Work Health and Safety requirements
Adhere to Quality of work standards
Other skills and experience that are favourable, but not essential are:
If you are interested in developing your skills in a busy automotive factory environment, we'd love to see your application!
working 8:00am to 4:30pm, or 7.00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday,
Mechanic — Suspension, Steering & Wheel Alignment
Clayton, VIC | Full-time | Trades & Services — Automotive Trades
Family-owned automotive engineering business, established ****, with over 110 years in the trade
Specialist work on suspension, steering and driveline, not routine logbook servicing
Tools and overalls provided, day shift hours, genuine job security
Working 8:00am to 4:30pm, or 7.00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday with further flexibility if required
About Us
R.Kent & Sons has been a trusted name in Automotive Engineering, Suspension, Chassis and Driveline Development & Repair since ****. Based in Clayton, we specialise in the repair of chassis and suspensions, custom chassis & suspension modifications, part reconditioning, and undercarriage repairs. We work closely with manufacturers, government bodies, and the insurance smash repair industry, and we pride ourselves on the quality and precision of our work.
About the Role
We're growing our team and looking for an experienced Mechanic to join us full-time. This is a 38-hour week,



Monday to Friday, working 8:00am to 4:30pm or 7:00am to 3:30pm, with overtime available from time to time. Reporting to the Forman, you'll work on a wide range of vehicles, from passenger cars and 4WDs to fleet and light commercial vehicles. We'll train and develop you as required, so you can broaden your skills and become a key member of the team.
Your day-to-day will include:
Diagnosing and repairing suspension, steering and driveline faults
Performing wheel alignments and interpreting alignment specifications and readings
Inspecting chassis and undercarriage components for damage, wear and correct geometry
Removing, refitting and assembling suspension components
Recording explicit, accurate job notes to support insurance and fleet reporting
Working autonomously and as part of a small, experienced team
About You
Experience working as a mechanic or mechanical tradesperson
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, or equivalent experience
Wheel alignment experience is strongly preferred
A can-do attitude, a strong work ethic, and an interest in growing your career
Pride in your work and your workspace, with excellent attention to detail
A commitment to Work Health and Safety requirements and our quality standards
Comfortable working with minimal supervision, and equally comfortable as part of a team
A current manual driver's licence is highly regarded for road testing of a wide range of vehicles
What's on Offer
Competitive, market-rate pay
Tools provided (you're welcome to bring your own if you prefer) and overalls supplied
Stable, full time hours with a long-established, respected local employer
Flexible start and finish times (8am to 4.30pm, or 7am to 3.30pm, with further flexibility possible)
On-the-job training and development in specialist automotive engineering work
Varied, technical work where your trade experience is genuinely valued
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