Trade & Non-Trade - Auto Electrician

About Us:

Varley Group is an Australian company with a rich history spanning over 135 years. We have evolved into a highly successful, diverse, and multi-national engineering operation servicing a wide variety of major sectors. With over 600 employees, our company reputation is built on providing first-class work, manufacturing quality products, and providing unsurpassed service. It is our broad but specialized skills base, and our employees that have a passion for going a good job that gives us a competitive edge.

The Role:

Our SEM Fire and Rescue Division, which is based in Ballarat and has been building emergency service vehicles for more than 65 years, supplies innovative vehicles to numerous fire and many other emergency services and private customers, both locally and overseas. 

We have a permanent position available for an experienced Auto Electrician where you will be diagnosing and fault finding electrical system componentry problems in a range of emergency and specialised vehicles, truck builds and one-off vehicles.

This role will involve:

• Following manufacturing drawings to complete vehicle fit outs, including harness manufacturing
• Assist in a team to test and verify all electrical operations of vehicles
• Assist in implementing and verifying appropriate improvements to electrical systems
• Fault find electrical problems on vehicles with and without electrical diagrams
• Fit electrical components to vehicles

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Being a trade qualified Auto Electrician
• Have experience in Auto Electrical, including repair techniques, circuit diagram reading, vehicle on-board electronic systems and fault finding
• Have the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, and follow instructions and work procedures
• Have sound knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate a high quality of workmanship and attention to detail
• Be physically capable to perform repetitive tasks – lifting, bending, twisting
• Successfully complete a pre-placement medical including D&A testing

Why Us:

Varley Group and SEM have a reputation for being a trailblazer. The first to purchase new technology, the first to try a new way, and the first to do things that nobody else has done. Our thirst for innovation will continue to shape our future and we are looking for employees that want to help us continue on this journey. We provide:

• Good life/work balance
• Variety of work on innovating and market leading projects
• Permanent Position
• Opportunity for career development and encouragement to work across teams to build your skills and experience
• Access to our employee assistance program
• Mentoring and development programs
• Years of Service Recognition
• Formal Health and Wellbeing programs

To Apply:

If this sounds like the role you are looking for, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience with the above selection criteria.

Varley Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.