Senior Mechanic/Fabricator - classic car workshop
Are you passionate about classic cars, and want to live that passion? A unique position is available with one of Auckland's most respected classic vehicle workshops, Paul Walbran Motors. Owned and operated by Paul Walbran, his passionate team has gained a reputation second to none for maintaining, servicing and restoring British classics such as MG, Jaguar, and Austin Healey.
We currently have a vacancy for a fully qualified and suitably skilled Senior Mechanic or Fabricator/Engineer to work with our dedicated workshop team.
We service a wide and varied range of vehicles from classic & vintage vehicles right up to modern high performance machinery and everything in-between.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate proven diagnostic and repair skills, fabrication skills, excellent time management skills, together with their desire to work on vehicles old and new, understanding carburettors and drum brakes along with ABS and fuel injection.
Our team is dedicated to upholding our reputation for providing the highest standard of service. Successful applicants for this position will align with that value, be prepared to go the extra mile when required and treat this as a long term career - not just a job.Our aim is to provide an environment that nurtures and promotes this, and as a result our remuneration package is very attractive – a competitive base wage with a highly-lucrative performance-based bonus scheme.
Key responsibilities of the role:- Timely completion of jobs
- Meeting or exceeding our high-standards of workmanship
- Care and attention of customer's pride and joy
- Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace
- A passionate interest in classic cars
- Pride in working to a high standard
- Diagnostic skills for a wide-range of areas – from classic to modern, from engine to brakes and suspension.
- Good fabrication and welding skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Good level of written and spoken English
Relevant qualifications are preferred, but consideration will be given to any applicant with demonstrable high levels of the above skills.
In return, we offer:- Positive, enjoyable and supportive working environment.
- Very attractive remuneration package, including competitive base wage and bonus scheme.
- Flexible work hours.
- Ongoing professional development.
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Please apply in the first instance by including with your application your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by email.
Applicants for this position must have a full NZ driver’s licence, NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.