Workshop Leading Hand | Light Vehicle Diagnostics & Major Repairs

GN Mechanical & Automotive | Broome, WA | Full time, Monday to Friday

Make Broome home and be home each night. If you enjoy getting to the bottom of a difficult fault and seeing the repair through, this is a chance to keep doing challenging work on the tools while helping others build their skills.

GN Mechanical & Automotive is a locally owned, family run workshop in Bilingurr. We’re a Repco Authorised Service Centre and an Isuzu UTE Australia Independent Service Facility, working across passenger vehicles, 4WDs and fleets.

About the role

You’ll carry a full billable technician workload across complex diagnostics, major repairs and routine servicing. You’ll also be the person technicians and apprentices can turn to when they need a hand working through a fault or repair.

You’ll report to the Operations Manager and work with the Service Advisors on job priorities and progress. You’ll lead by example and provide practical technical guidance on the workshop floor. The Operations Manager handles formal staff management and overall workshop coordination.

What you’ll do

- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and engine management faults using scan tools, electrical testing equipment and a systematic approach to fault finding.

- Carry out major repairs across engines, clutches, gearboxes, transmissions, drivelines, turbochargers, cooling systems, suspension and steering.

- Complete general servicing, scheduled maintenance, inspections and routine repairs as workload requires.

- Take jobs from diagnosis through to repair and final testing. Record findings, work completed and recommendations in digital job cards.

- Keep Service Advisors informed about progress, delays and additional work.



Provide clear technical information for quotes and customer updates.

- Mentor apprentices, help technicians and trades assistants solve problems, and assist with quality checks when needed.

What you’ll bring

- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or an equivalent recognised trade qualification.

- A current C Class driver’s licence.

- At least six years of light vehicle workshop experience after completing your apprenticeship, including recent LV workshop experience.

- Proven ability to diagnose complex faults and complete major repairs independently.

- Confidence using scan tools, electrical testing equipment and manufacturer repair information.

- The ability to guide others, communicate clearly and manage your own workload safely and efficiently.

Well regarded

- A current ARC refrigerant handling licence for automotive air conditioning.

- Previous Leading Hand or Senior Technician experience. We’ll also consider an experienced mechanic who already supports others and is ready to step into floor leadership.

- Manufacturer training, specialist diagnostic training or experience with fleet vehicles and 4WDs.

Why join GN Mechanical & Automotive?

- A regular Monday to Friday schedule with weekends generally free to enjoy Broome.

- Diverse technical work across passenger vehicles, 4WDs and fleets.

- Support for technical and manufacturer training, with opportunities to develop your mentoring skills.

- Pay negotiated based on your qualifications, experience and the responsibilities of the role.

How to apply

Apply through SEEK with your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience with independent diagnostics, major repairs and supporting other team members. Please include two professional referees and your earliest available start date.

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