Automotive Trades Assistant

2 weeks ago

Kilsyth, Australia Original Engines Co Full time

**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 believe in quality, innovation, and developing great people.

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 modern, 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**:

- **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 covering letter** outlining your experience, interest in the role, and why you’d love to join **Original Engines Co.**

**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

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