Aerial Access is seeking a qualified Auto Electrician with strong mechanical capability (or dual-trade) to join our team in Edwardstown.

If you’re confident with diagnostics, automotive electrical systems and hands-on problem solving, this is your chance to step into a varied role working across specialised equipment, with the added opportunity to mentor dual-trade apprentices.

The work:

This is not your standard workshop role. You’ll work across a mix of fleet maintenance, breakdowns and field service, with the autonomy to manage jobs from start to finish.

Your day-to-day will include:

Diagnostic electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault finding
Diagnosing and repairing trucks, light vehicles, EWPs, chippers and specialised equipment
Completing preventative and breakdown maintenance across our varied fleet, both in the workshop and field
Managing jobs end-to-end, including digital job reporting
Assisting with general workshop tasks and cleanliness
Ensuring compliance with NHVR, defect management and service schedules
Supporting and guiding apprentices, particularly in auto electrical fault finding/diagnostics

Your Perks & Benefits:

$45–$55 per hour (based on experience)
Additional financial allowances for various tickets and experiences
Full-time permanent role with strong job stability
Fully maintained company vehicle negotiable for the right candidate
Opportunity for overtime and varied field-based work
Exposure to a wide range of specialised and industry-leading equipment
Supportive, down-to-earth team environment
Uniforms, PPE and ongoing training and development opportunities including RPL/upskill opportunities provided
Employee benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance program with a range of free counselling, financial, and health services

What you will need:

Auto Electrical trade qualification (essential)
Strong mechanical capability or mechanical qualification
Proven diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems
Experience working on heavy vehicles, plant or similar equipment
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Current driver’s licence
MR licence (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
Strong safety focus and attention to detail

Desirable, but not essential:

Dual trade (Auto Electrical / Heavy Diesel or Light Vehicle)
Experience with EWPs, chippers or vegetation equipment
Air-conditioning systems experience
Hydraulic system knowledge or fault finding
Previous field service experience

Keen to know more? We’d love to hear from you. Please reach out via email to saskiah@active.com.au for a confidential discussion.

About Aerial Access

As part of Active Tree Services, we are an Australian owned essential service with a national footprint. Aerial Access has been a major supplier of Elevated Work Platforms in Australia for more than 25 years. Our truck mounted EWPs are well recognised as leaders, specialising in insulated elevated work platforms known for their simplicity in operation and long-life design. We specialise in equipment for the arboriculture industry while also offering an extensive line of models for a variety of other industries.

How to Apply:

If you are a qualified Auto Electrician with strong mechanical capability, or a dual-trade technician looking for a varied and rewarding role, apply now.

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