Automotive Electrician

Power Up CAT Machines and Your Career with William Adams

Step into a hands-on role where precision meets performance, right at the heart of our Laverton workshop. We're on the lookout for a trade-qualified Heavy Vehicle Auto Electrician – someone who's ready to take their skills to the next level, diagnose with confidence, and deliver quality without compromise.

As a key player in our workshop team, you won't just be servicing machines – you'll be keeping Victoria's toughest CAT equipment running at its best. From diagnosing complex electrical faults to maintaining air-conditioning systems and wiring new components, your work will help deliver reliability our customers count on.

At William Adams, we've spent nearly 100 years powering industries that build, dig, haul and move Australia forward. Together with Caterpillar, we've earned a reputation for quality – and that starts with people like you.

This is more than just a job – it's your opportunity to be part of a legendary team, expand your technical skills, and pave the way for future career growth across service, product support or even leadership.

Ready to power up your next chapter?

ABOUT THE ROLE

What a typical day in the workshop will look like:

• Working on new and used customers equipment
• Trouble shooting and repairs of all types of Cat equipment
• Guide and mentor Trade Assistants and Apprentices
• Ensure accurate service reports, timely ordering of parts and standard operating procedures (SOP's) are followed
• Maintaining a high level of presentation standards
• Assisting Diesel Technicians with machine services and repairs

What we are looking for:

• Trade Certificate in Automotive Electrical Fitting or equivalent (exposure to the mechanical trade will be an advantage)
• Strong experience with Auto Electrical fault finding and diagnostics
• Air Conditioning ARC accreditation
• Current Australian Driver's License
• Excellent safety awareness
• Cat equipment experience and a solid knowledge of the Cat product (highly desirable)

WHAT IS ON OFFER?...

• A competitive base hourly rate (dependent on skill and experience) + tool allowance + super
• Tool Loans (interest free)
• Trade upgrade opportunities
• Relocation assistance up to $5000 for eligible candidates
• Overtime (plenty on offer)
• Laundered uniform & PPE provided
• Cat parts store discount
• OEM training with access to the latest technologies
• A safe work environment with excellent facilities
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Referral Program – refer a friend & receive up to $3000
• Access to our Wellbeing portal, packed with resources and tools to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Exclusive discounts through The Hub, boasting partnerships with over 470 retailers such as JB HI-FI, Woolworths, Flight Centre + more

Join our passionate team who live our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment, and Sustainability.

Want to know more?
Call David from our Talent Acquisition Team on with any questions.