Mechanics for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service9%Mechanical Knowledge6%Time Management6%Education level
Vocational or technical training52%High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year16%1-2 years8%3-5 years18%Current company
Kennards Hire Pty- Self EmployedAdvanced Diesel injectionsTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years17%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 236 profiles for Mechanics in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $77,488 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,149 – $93,600 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Warehouse, Parts
Mount Sheridan, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringCertificate IIEducationConstructionCertificate ISkills
Warehouse ExperienceCommunication SkillsDiesel fitter apprentice
Bentley Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringDriver LicenceCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceCertificate ISkills
Customer ServiceCashieringMaintenanceCommunication SkillsCash HandlingAdministrative ExperienceArgricultral transport and machinery operator
Edmonton, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceMC LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceCertificate IIISkills
Truck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeManagementCLEANING EXPERIENCE
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IIRSAHospitality ManagementSkills
Customer ServiceTime ManagementCleaningMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceCash HandlingWork placement - GT garage
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipCleaningTraining & DevelopmentMentoringSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeFence Laborer
Stratford, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardAutodeskAutodesk InventorSkills
Customer ServiceAutodeskAutodesk InventorMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word
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What's the average time to fill a mechanic role?
The average time to fill a mechanic role is 43 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do mechanics tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a mechanic include: customer service, mechanical knowledge and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a mechanic?
Common licenses or certifications for mechanics include: Driver Licence, White Card and Certificate II.
What are some job titles related to mechanics?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to mechanics include: delivery driver, mechanical bull operator and diesel fitter apprentice.
What level of education is common for a mechanic?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a mechanic in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a mechanic?
Most mechanics have 5 years of professional experience.
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