Trade Assistant

As a Trades Assistant, your primary focus in this role will be to ensure our range of fleet vehicles are serviced and maintained in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner. Additionally, you will provide support to the Service Manager and Mechanics as required. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Servicing vehicles in line with manufacturers’ specifications and company standards, including carrying out minor repairs and preventative maintenance checks on fleet vehicles (e.g. replacing fluids, changing oil/air filter, tyres, brakes, ski racks etc.) including cars, trucks and company fleet

• Monitor inventory and request order of new parts when necessary with Service Administrator Assemble mechanical components according to specifications

• Perform diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems

• Complete Repair Orders

• Providing breakdown assistance when necessary

• Preparing vehicles for handback and sales.

• Testing and general servicing of workshop equipment for safety.

• Keeping accurate and on-time job records and recording servicing history in applicable systems

• Attend company/manufacturer training as necessary

• Working efficiently and effectively in a team environment to maintain a culture of service excellence and accomplishing organisational goals under limited supervision

• Driving vehicles as required.

• Other reasonable duties as requested by the Service Manage

Skills & Experience 

• Previous experience working as a Motor Mechanic

• Good communication skills 

• Initiative 

• Judgement / Problem Solving 

• Attention to Detail / Quality Orientation 

• Teamwork/Collaboration 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously  

Benefits and Perks 

• Hourly pay + loadings 

• Wellbeing programme incl. life insurance + discounted health insurance + superannuation options 

• Access to Perkbox – discounts and offers with hundreds of retailers and big brands, including on cinema tickets, fitness classes, shopping discounts and much more 

• Employee discounts on car rental across Avis Budget Group 

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Converge – 24/7 support for your mental health and wellbeing 

• Full training provided to help you achieve your goals & reach your potential 

About Avis Budget Group 

We don't just rent cars. We're changing the way people move. Across our world-famous brands - Avis, Budget, Zipcar, and Apex - we're leading the way for the global mobility industry. 

Our brands represent a mobility ecosystem of more than 11,000 locations in approximately 180 countries. With more than 70 years of experience in managing global fleets and with one of the largest fleets of connected cars in the world, we are committed to innovation and are moving the future of mobility forward.