car repair shop director

Chief APAC (SG) is seeking a skilled, reliable, and experienced Car Mechanic to join our technical team in our Kranji Showroom. This full-time role requires a professional who is equally comfortable in a fast-paced independent workshop in an authorized dealer environment. You will possess a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing passenger cars and light commercial vehicles to ensure the highest standards of our automotive care services.

What you'll be doing

• Diagnostics & Repair: Performing complex mechanical and electrical diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on passenger cars and light goods vehicles (LGVs).
• Routine Maintenance: Executing standard servicing, including oil changes, brake systems, suspension, air-conditioning servicing, and engine tuning.
• Quality Assurance: Conducting pre-repair inspections and post-repair test drives to ensure all vehicles meet rigorous safety and performance standards.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate logs of work performed, parts used, and vehicle conditions for client transparency and internal records.
• Workshop Upkeep: Upkeeping workshop tools, machines, and equipment to ensure a clean, tidy, and safe working environment.
• Ad-hoc Tasks: Performing any other technical or ad-hoc mechanical duties as assigned by management.

What we're looking for

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on repair experience within an established independent workshop or an authorized dealership network.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in handling modern diagnostic scanners, understanding wiring diagrams, and repairing light commercial vehicles.
• Qualifications: Nitec/Higher Nitec in Automotive Technology, or an equivalent practical trade certification.
• Driving License: Possess a valid Class 3 driving license (essential for conducting vehicle test drives).
• Key Attributes: Strong work ethic, safety-conscious, meticulous, and a great team player who can work accurately under pressure.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English to effectively complete documentation and communicate with stakeholders.
• Work Schedule: 6-day work week.