Automotive Electrician

Position: Automotive Electrician

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Employer: SMWO Pty Ltd

Location: Coburg North, Melbourne VIC

Salary: $80,000 p/a plus superannuation

About the Business

SMWO Pty Ltd is an established automotive repair and service business operating workshops in Glenorchy, Tasmania and Coburg North, Victoria. The Coburg workshop provides mechanical repair, servicing, diagnostics and automotive electrical work to private motorists and local businesses across Melbourne's northern suburbs. The business has built its reputation on accurate fault finding, honest advice and quality workmanship, with vehicles repaired properly the first time and returned to customers safely and on schedule. SMWO values reliability, attention to detail and a strong safety culture, and offers a professional, supportive workshop environment where tradespeople are trusted to manage their own work while contributing to a close-knit team.

About the Position

SMWO Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Automotive Electrician to join its Coburg North workshop. The role is dedicated to diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and installing electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles, and is not a general motor mechanic position. As modern vehicles rely increasingly on electronic control, charging and accessory systems, the Automotive Electrician is a key specialist within the workshop, responsible for tracing faults accurately, completing electrical repairs efficiently and ensuring every vehicle's electrical systems and accessories operate safely and reliably before it is returned to the customer.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose electrical and electronic faults in motor vehicles using appropriate testing and diagnostic equipment

Inspect vehicle wiring, circuits, connectors and electrical components to identify faults and required repairs

Repair or replace damaged wiring, switches, relays, fuses, lamps and related electrical components

Diagnose and repair faults involving starter motors, alternators, charging systems and voltage regulation systems

Install and connect electrical equipment, electronic components and vehicle accessories

Test ignition and vehicle electrical systems and carry out necessary repairs or adjustments

Remove and replace defective electrical and electronic assemblies where required

Trace intermittent electrical faults and determine appropriate repair solutions

Test completed repairs and installations to confirm correct operation before vehicles are returned to customers

Use electrical diagrams, diagnostic information and manufacturer specifications when carrying out repairs

Maintain accurate records of faults identified, diagnostic work performed and repairs completed

Maintain tools and diagnostic equipment and follow workplace safety procedures

Requirements

Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply

Diploma of Automotive Technology or Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology, or another relevant qualification in automotive electrical systems or a closely related field

Minimum one year of relevant practical experience working with automotive electrical and electronic systems

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, including experience using automotive electrical testing and diagnostic equipment

Sound knowledge of vehicle wiring, starting, charging, ignition and electronic control systems

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a workshop team

Good attention to detail and a commitment to safe, high-quality workmanship

Clear communication skills for explaining faults and repairs to colleagues and customers

Any licence or registration required to undertake the duties of the position

How to Apply

To apply, applicants must submit their resume with a valid email address through this online portal.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.