Best Large Medium Industry Award Winner 2025
Automotive Trades Assistant – Full-time permanent role.
At Original Engine Co (OEC), we’re Australia’s leading engine remanufacturer — and proud back-to-back winners of the Best Automotive Business at the VACC Automotive Industry Awards. We’re passionate about quality, innovation, and growing great careers.
We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Trades Assistant to join our engine remanufacturing team. This is a full-time, entry-level role with all training provided — perfect for someone looking to build a career in the automotive industry.
If you’re hands-on, eager to learn, and want to work with a supportive team in a modern, well-equipped workshop, this could be your next step.
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a key role in supporting our trades team through a wide variety of engine remanufacturing and preparation tasks, including:
* Dismantling engines and engine components
* Cleaning engine parts using ultrasonic, hot tank and wash tanks
* Hydro blasting components to exacting standards
* Assisting with cylinder head machining and component buffing
* Preparing engine blocks and cylinder heads for reassembly
* General workshop duties as required
What You Bring
* An interest in engines and the automotive trade
* Good manual dexterity and confidence using hand tools
* Ability to follow instructions and procedures
* Team-oriented mindset with a can-do attitude
* Reliable and committed work ethic
* Car driver’s licence (essential)
Why Join OEC?
* Above award wages + paid overtime at double time
* Job stability in a growing and respected business
* A clean, modern, and well-organised workshop
* Free uniform and on-site parking
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Weekly morning teas and monthly Friday lunches
Hours Of Work (38 Hours/week)
* Mon–Thurs: 7:00am–3:30pm
* Fri: 7:00am–2:45pm
* Additional hours may be required on occasion and will be paid at double time.
How To Apply
Send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience, interest in the role, and why you’d love to join Original Engines Co.
Please note: Applications may close early if the right candidate is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour
Licence/Certification
* Full Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person