Join a Team That Values Your Trade
Are you a qualified mechanic looking for a workshop where your skills are genuinely appreciated and your career can progress?
A1 Driveshafts, a trusted Melbourne automotive name with over 20 years of industry excellence, is seeking a skilled and committed Automotive Mechanic to join our busy workshops in Collingwood and Clayton. If you take pride in your workmanship and want to be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a hands-on, trade-level role where you'll be trusted to diagnose, repair, and service a wide variety of vehicles. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Vehicle Servicing & Repairs: Performing routine maintenance, major mechanical repairs, and complex diagnostics across passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and 4WDs.
- Driveline Specialisation: Working extensively with driveshafts, tailshaft balancing, CV joints, and power steering systems (training on our specific specialty work can be provided).
- Diagnostic Problem-Solving: Using your technical expertise and workshop diagnostic equipment to accurately identify and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring all work meets our high standards of safety, reliability, and workmanship before vehicles are returned to customers.
- Mentoring & Support: Providing guidance to workshop assistants and apprentices, helping to foster a collaborative and learning-focused team environment.
- Customer Communication: Liaising directly with clients to explain technical issues, provide honest recommendations, and deliver exceptional service.
What We're Looking For
You are a qualified tradesperson who is reliable, self-motivated, and ready to hit the ground running. To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Trade Qualifications: A Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent) and a current driver's licence (manual essential).
- Proven Experience: Demonstrated post-trade experience in an automotive workshop environment.
- Strong Diagnostic Skills: The ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues efficiently.
- Your Own Tools: A full set of quality hand tools and a tool chest (specialist workshop equipment provided).
- A Team Attitude: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced workshop.
- Commitment to Safety: A strong focus on workplace health and safety protocols.
Why Join the A1 Driveshafts Team?
We believe in looking after the people who look after our customers. When you join us, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive Remuneration: Above-award wages with regular reviews, based on your experience and skill level.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to upskill and specialise further, with ongoing training and development support.
- Great Workshop Culture: Work in a clean, organised, and well-equipped workshop alongside experienced, approachable tradespeople.
- Job Security: Join a thriving, established business with a loyal client base and consistent workflow across two busy locations.
- Employee Wellbeing: A range of benefits to support your work-life balance and overall wellbeing.
About Us
For over two decades, A1 Driveshafts has been the go-to destination for driveshaft repairs, tailshaft balancing, CV joints, and power steering solutions across Melbourne. With locations in Collingwood and Clayton, we've built a rock-solid reputation for honest advice, competitive pricing, and high-quality workmanship that keeps our customers—and our team—coming back.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an experienced Automotive Mechanic looking for a stable, rewarding role in a business that respects your trade, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit for the A1 Driveshafts team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: Up to $82,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
