Posted 42d ago

Small Engine Mechanic

Kennards Hire Kalgoorlie WA 6430

Permanent Full time
Base pay
$76,710 - $78,000

Key points we found

  • Repair and maintain small petrol/gasoline and diesel engine equipment to required standards.
  • Perform servicing maintenance on customer sites and document equipment serviceability.
  • Conduct pickups/deliveries and maintain branch facilities.

Small Engine Mechanic
Kalgoorlie, WA

  • Largest family-owned equipment hire company in ANZ and still growing
  • Full Time, Permanent role | 40 hours p/week

With Kennards Hire You Can
As a company that's been around since 1948, we know what matters most: family and it's at the heart of everything we do. We're the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the best hire company in the world. We're committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And at the end of the day, we're all focused on delivering what we say we will do - make our customers' jobs easy. About the role

About the role
As the Small Engine Mechanic, you report to the Branch Manager and are responsible for providing customers with an exceptional level of service through pickups/deliveries and maintenance/repair of small motor powered equipment to exacting standards. This role requires you to:

  • Repair and maintain equipment (primarily small petrol/gasoline and diesel engine equipment) to required standards so as to ensure our customers receive reliable
  • and fit-for-purpose plant and equipment.
  • Perform servicing maintenance on the customer site as required, and documentation to render equipment serviceable in accordance with Kennards "Ready for Hire"
  • Quality Operational Management (QOM) standards
  • Perform pickup/delivery and loading/unloading of equipment
  • Perform branch facilities cleaning and maintenance as required

Salary

A salary of $76,710 - $78,000 is on offer. We also pay allowances and overtime in line with our Enterprise Agreement.

About you

  • Trade qualified as a small engine or motor cycle mechanic
  • At least 3 years' experience in the field
  • A proven ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and work conditions including the ability to both work as part of a team and to work autonomously to
  • complete tasks within required timeframes
  • Time management skills including the ability to plan ahead and reschedule in accordance with changes in priorities
  • A manual Driver's License

Join our team
You can always tell someone who works at Kennards Hire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once you walk through our door, we'll back you all the way with the tools and resources you'll need to succeed. You'll be trusted as part of our family, supported to lead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.

There's also a great range of employee benefits and rewards on offer including:

  • All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
  • Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
  • Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
  • Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
  • Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events.

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Skills
ADAPTABLE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DRIVING
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
manual dexterity
Small engine repair
TEAMWORK
TIME MANAGEMENT

Perks & benefits
Annual Awards night and Team BBQs
Employee discount rates on hire gear
Training and development opportunities

More details
Expiring date
26 Apr 2026
Date posted
25 Feb 2026
Category
Trades & Services
Occupation
Mechanic, Automotive, Repair
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Retail Trade
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Company size
1000+

Kennards Hire

Privately held company
Retail Trade
1000+
Company size

As a company that’s been around since 1948, we know what matters most: family and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 1,900 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the best hire company in the world. We’re committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And at the end of the day, we’re all focused on delivering what we say we will do – make our customers’ jobs easy. 

We believe it doesn’t matter what role you hold – from Customer Service to CEO, Driver to Branch Manager – it’s the values you live by. We trust in each other, look out for our mates and live by our core values: One Family, Fair Dinkum, Taking Hire Higher and Every Customer a Raving Fan. And we have a bit of fun along the way too!


Once you walk through our door, we’ll back you all the way with the tools and resources you’ll need to succeed. You’ll be trusted as part of our family, supported to lead in many ways and have opportunities to grow your expertise. That’s why you can always tell someone who works for Kennards Hire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do.

Pay insights
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$77k - $78k
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