SUMMARY:
An opportunity for an experienced AUTO ELECTRICIAN & DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN is required for permanent employment based in Newcastle.
POSITION INFO:
Title: Auto Electrician & Diagnostic Technician
Area: Newcastle
Industry: Automotive Repair, Diagnostics & Technical Workshop Services
Ref No.: TRG 2504
Start Date: Position available to start ASAP
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Qualified Auto Electrician with strong diagnostic and fault-finding experience required.
An opportunity for an experienced AUTO ELECTRICIAN & DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN is required for permanent employment based in Newcastle.
- This position is ideally suited to a technically strong candidate who enjoys complex fault-finding, electronic diagnostics, vehicle electrical systems, and delivering quality workmanship within a professional workshop environment.
- The successful candidate will work across a wide range of passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and specialised fleet vehicles while supporting a fast-paced operation focused on quality repairs and customer satisfaction.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform advanced electrical fault-finding and diagnostics on modern vehicle systems.
- Diagnose and repair wiring faults, control modules, sensors, relays and electronic components.
- Conduct diagnostic testing using OEM and aftermarket diagnostic equipment.
- Repair and maintain vehicle charging, starting and electrical distribution systems.
- Diagnose CAN Bus, communication network and electronic control system faults.
- Install, repair and maintain vehicle accessories and auxiliary systems.
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and electrical system testing.
- Assist with mechanical repairs and servicing when operationally required.
- Test vehicles after repairs to ensure faults have been resolved correctly.
- Complete job cards, inspection reports and workshop documentation accurately.
- Ensure quality workmanship and compliance with workshop procedures.
- Assist in maintaining high workshop productivity and same-day turnaround targets where possible.
- Work closely with workshop management and technical staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintain a safe, clean and professional working environment.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Qualified Trade Tested : Auto Electrician
- Min. 3-5 years practical auto electrical diagnostic experience.
- Experience working on multiple passenger and light commercial vehicle brands.
- Strong understanding of modern vehicle electrical and electronic systems.
- Proven diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
- Experience with diagnostic scanners and testing equipment.
- Knowledge of engine management systems, ABS, airbag systems and vehicle electronics.
- Diesel and Petrol Mechanical experience adv.
- Experience working on emergency service vehicles, ambulances or specialised fleet vehicles adv.
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics and technical manuals.
- Computer literate and comfortable working with diagnostic software.
- Valid Code 08 Driver''s Licence.
- Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
- Stable employment history preferred.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Traceable and contactable references.
- Local residency preferred or willingness to relocate.
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to , Ref # (TRG 2504).
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
- Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2504) in the subject line.
Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):
- Tertiary and secondary qualifications
- Professional memberships and/or partnerships
- Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
- Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
- Previous employment references with contactable details
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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