Genuine Parts Company

Full time permanent opportunity for a workshop fitter based in Mackay QLD. Enjoy clear career paths & benefit from Monday–Friday work-life balance in Mackay!

• $ Earn above-award wages plus bonuses and referral rewards!
• Full time permeant | Mon – Fri | work life balance!
• Enjoy exclusive employee benefits, including discounts on products and services!

Motion operates across the Asia Pacific—including NZ, Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore—providing industrial products and engineering service to keep the world moving!

With a clear 2027 growth strategy, we’re expanding regionally and investing in our people’s development, offering plenty of opportunity to grow your skills and career.

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Fitter to join our team in Mackay. This role is a for a mechanically minded person with good attention to detail. You will be self-motivated and adaptable as the job requires.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity for a person that is looking for career stability and a good work/life balance.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Build and reconditioning driveshafts for automotive, commercial, off highway and industrial applications.
• Machine of driveline components.
• Assemble, welding, and balancing of driveshafts.
• General workshop duties as required.

We are looking for:

• Well-developed fitting and machining skills obtained in a workshop environment.
• Have a sound mechanical aptitude and knowledge.
• Experience operating manual lathes and welding equipment is essential.
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility with job tasks.
• The ability to participate in ongoing training and be open to new ideas.
• Proven safety and quality focus & perform assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Company's Health & Safety policies & procedures.
• A willingness to work as part of a team, and do whatever is required, to help achieve business targets.

What we offer:

• Performance-based incentives!
• Access to employee benefits, including discounts on products and services.
• An inclusive culture that embraces the diversity of our people.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within the GPC/ Global network
• Free access to webinars, training events and courses; we promote a culture of continuous learning and assisting you to reach your full potentials.
• Eligible for 1 Good to Give Leave Day per calendar year in addition to normal leave entitlements to participate in volunteering activities
• Uniforms supplied – feel like a team.
• Parental leave top-up allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health and well-being support initiatives including confidential counselling services

About Motion

Motion Australia is a leader in the distribution of industrial products. We operate across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Singapore and part of a larger group GPC where opportunities are endless for a motivated individual.

We provide high quality hardware including, Driveshafts, hose & fittings, services and repairs, and consumables to engineering, mining, transport, defence, manufacturers, civil infrastructure, and the trades.

With 1700 staff members in Australia, we focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

So, if you are interested in joining our group don’t wait, apply now and let us help you empower your career in motion with us!

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

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