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Motor Mechanic

Sunrise Adelaide Transport Pty Ltd South Australia

Permanent Full time
Base pay
$75,000 - $85,000

Key points we found

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults in vehicles.
  • Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance on the fleet.
  • Maintain accurate service records and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Company name: Sunrise Adelaide Transport Pty Ltd

Position: Motor Mechanic

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: South Australia

About us

Sunrise Adelaide Transport is a growing transport and logistics company committed to delivering reliable and efficient services across Australia. We operate a fleet of heavy vehicles and pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, performance and operational excellence. Our team is dedicated to ensuring our vehicles are well-maintained and compliant, supporting smooth and timely transport operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Diagnose and identify mechanical and electrical faults across Sunrise Adelaide Transport’s vehicle fleet
  2. Carry out repairs and maintenance on engines, transmissions, suspension, steering, and braking systems to ensure fleet reliability
  3. Strip down engines and components for inspection and repair
  4. Rebuild engines and refit mechanical components following repair to restore optimal performance
  5. Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and support operational schedules
  6. Use diagnostic equipment and computer-based tools to assess and troubleshoot faults efficiently
  7. Test and adjust vehicles after repairs to ensure safe operation and readiness for daily transport activities
  8. Maintain accurate service records in line with company and regulatory requirements
  9. Respond to vehicle breakdowns and carry out urgent repairs to reduce disruption to deliveries and transport operations
  10. Assist in ensuring all vehicles meet roadworthiness and safety standards, including identifying any additional work required for compliance

Qualifications and Experience

  1. Relevant qualifications in Automotive Mechanical Technology or a closely related field
  2. In the absence of formal qualifications, at least three years of relevant full-time work experience as a Motor Mechanic may be considered
  3. Demonstrated experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicle engines and mechanical systems, including both mechanical and electrical components
  4. Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and interpreting technical manuals to accurately identify faults and carry out repairs
  5. Sound understanding of servicing requirements, safety standards, and roadworthiness obligations, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Motor Mechanic and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Skills
diagnostic_equipment
DIAGNOSTICS
electrical_systems
engine_rebuild
mechanical_repair
preventative_maintenance
problem_solving
safety_standards
TEAMWORK
vehicle_inspection

More details
Expiring date
8 May 2026
Date posted
8 Apr 2026
Category
Trades & Services
Occupation
Install, Maintain & Repair
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Transport, Postal and Warehousing
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Bachelor's degree

Sunrise Adelaide Transport Pty Ltd

Pay insights
Market average based on all Equipment/Instrument Install, Maintain & Repair jobs in Australia
Base pay range
$75k - $85k
Market average
$77k
$60k - $68k
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$68k - $76k
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$76k - $84k
4 jobs
$84k - $92k
1 jobs
$92k - $100k
6 jobs
$77k
Market average
$60k
$100k

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