Light Vehicle Automotive Mechanic

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Shadforth
Civil contractor delivering infrastructure projects including subdivisions, earthworks, roads and pipelines.
Maintain, service, and repair fleet light vehicles (Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D‑Max)
3 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
588 Employees
Service Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Project Management
Construction Services
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Government Infrastructure
Mining Infrastructure
Major Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
safety compliance
  • Ensuring safety and compliance on all vehicles
What you bring
diagnostics
gearbox
construction card
automotive mechanic
drivers licence
teamwork
  • Demonstrated experience with mechanical diagnostics, fault finding, maintenance and repairs and servicing.
  • Gearbox transmission, servicing and repairs
  • Have a Construction Industry Card (White or Blue Card)
  • Trade Qualification essential - Light Vehicle Automotive Mechanic
  • Hold a current QLD manual drivers’ licence and a well-equipped Toolbox
  • Have a high attention to detail and able to work in a team environment
  • Extensive experience working with a variety of late model vehicles (eg. Toyota Hilux's, Isuzu D-Max's)
  • A minimum of 12 months post trade experience
Benefits
  • Family owned and operated business with strong core values
  • Free access to our Sunshine Coast Employee Gym
  • Wages paid on a weekly basis + penalties
  • Celebrate Milestones | Monthly Birthday Raffle, Personal Goals, Team Achievements and Service Recognition
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1970s
Founded
The company was established in the 1970s as a small family-run earthworks outfit.
multi-million-dollar
Revenue Scale
Evolved into a multi-million-dollar civil contractor specializing in heavy infrastructure projects.
  • Typical projects range from residential, commercial and industrial sub-divisions to major roads, bridges and airfields.
  • Their fleet of hundreds of heavy machines enables nimble responses to bulk earthworks, drainage, pipelines and more.
  • They’ve repeatedly tackled high-impact work—stormwater systems, sewer reticulation, water mains, pump stations.
  • Bridges, airfields and environmental rehabilitation projects highlight their capacity for technical, large-scale builds.
  • Operating across Queensland and Northern NSW, they’ve carved a reputation for delivering infrastructure ahead of schedule.
  • Their story is one of steady growth—from local contractor to heavyweight infrastructure specialist in civil engineering.
Culture + Values
  • Safety is the highest priority
  • Building strong relationships based on trust and respect
  • Delivering excellence in everything we do
  • Innovating for a sustainable future
  • Continuous improvement and learning
  • Fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Target
Net Zero Emissions
The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 through strategic initiatives and investments in cleaner technologies.
  • Committed to reducing environmental impacts across all operations
  • Implementing sustainable practices in project delivery
  • Adopting energy-efficient technologies and solutions
  • Monitoring and reducing carbon footprint across all sites
  • Ongoing commitment to waste reduction and recycling
Inclusion & Diversity
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