Automotive Engine Trades Assistant (Yarra Ranges Shire)

Best Large Medium Industry Award Winner 2025 Automotive Trades Assistant – Full-time permanent role At Original Engine Co (OEC), we’re Australia’s leading engine remanufacturer — and proud back-to-back winners of the Best Automotive Business at the VACC Automotive Industry Awards. We’re passionate about quality, innovation, and growing great careers. We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Trades Assistant to join our engine remanufacturing team. This is a full-time, entry-level role with all training provided — perfect for someone looking to build a career in the automotive industry. If you’re hands‑on, eager to learn, and want to work with a supportive team in a contemporary, well‑equipped workshop, this could be your next step. What You’ll Do You’ll play a key role in supporting our trades team through a wide variety of engine remanufacturing and preparation tasks, including:
- Dismantling engines and engine components
- Cleaning engine parts using ultrasonic, hot tank and wash tanks
- Hydro blasting components to exacting standards
- Assisting with cylinder head machining and component buffing
- Preparing engine blocks and cylinder heads for reassembly
- General workshop duties as required What You Bring
- An interest in engines and the automotive trade
- Good manual dexterity and confidence using hand tools
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Team‑oriented mindset with a can‑do attitude
- Reliable and committed work ethic
- Car driver's licence (essential) Why Join OEC?
- Above award wages + paid overtime at double time
- Job stability in a growing and respected business
- A clean, modern, and well‑organised workshop
- Free uniform and on‑site parking
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Weekly morning teas and monthly Friday lunches Hours Of Work (38 Hours/week)
- Mon–Thurs: 7:00am–3:30pm
- Fri: 7:00am–2:45pm
- Additional hours may be required on occasion and will be paid at double time. How To Apply Send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience, interest in the role, and why you’d love to join Original Engines Co. Please note: Applications may close early if the right candidate is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour Licence/Certification
- Full Driver Licence (Preferred) Work Authorisation
- Australia (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpf6u