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.