Guest bscott1983 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Got a job at Doncaster BMW in Melbourne, I just emailed loads of dealers and one came back and said they were interested. process has been so quick and easy it's crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest izoomzoom Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Did you have your IELTS and Vetassess done before you applied to the (Doncaster BMW) dealer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy and Linda Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Got a job at Doncaster BMW in Melbourne, I just emailed loads of dealers and one came back and said they were interested. process has been so quick and easy it's crazy. Hi Did you get sponsored or did you have a visa already? We got a friend that is looking at getting sponsored by a garage in Melbourne, any advise? Thanks Linda and Andy:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest munkeybach Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Hi everybody, glad that the wk is out there, I am hoping to get out to early next year to register the visa, our destination is Victoria preferably Melbourne and will be putting my cv and letters together Just before I go, main dealership would be preferable. Has anybody got any advice about working out there? I have heard they like the workshop banter! Be Kool eveybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazmundo Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 hi there i have just started off my visa and have been told there is now a oral test being introduced for mechanics where they just ask you questions on line live chat by an assessor, didnt know if you have heard of it before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tony4052 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 hi there i have just started off my visa and have been told there is now a oral test being introduced for mechanics where they just ask you questions on line live chat by an assessor, didnt know if you have heard of it before Have a look here http://www.vetassess.com.au/migrate_to_australia/ts_assessment_process.cfm The process has changed somewhat from when I did mine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest perth42 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Hello I'm hoping some mechanics who are in Oz can help out on this one.... Just to give some basic info...I've got a job lined up to start second week in August. My oh (main visa holder) is the mechanic and we are not sure if to try and sort something out as I have so he can start shortly after arriving. Or if he'll have to wait the 6-8 wks for his tools to arrive to be able to actively go and look for work and sort out a start date. Also how "clean" do his oily tools need to be? Any advice would be fab ;-) cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majestic ric Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 to the vetassess class of feb 2011, our visa's arrived today!!!! how you all getting on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paigedean Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 looking at moving in november to brisbane whats mechanics pay like in brisbane and what hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy228 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi all just thought i would revive this thread! I'm a 23 year old HGV mechanic making the move to melbourne hopefully within the next 3-4 weeks, just waiting on my 457 being submitted and approved. Any other HGV mechanics on here that have made the move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve robbo Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi Andy, great news. I am a Car Mechanic and have also worked on HGV's for many years in the past! I am off to Canberra on a 176 SS Visa, with my wife and Step-Daughter at the end of October! We are flying from Manchester to Dubai for 3 nights and then on to Thailand for a week before arriving in Sydney. Then after the w/end in Sydney, we are off to Canberra to start our new lives!! I have a job with a Holden Dealer and start mid November 2011. Good luck with all your plans. Steve,Wendy+Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy228 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Everything's happening a bit fast for me, just had 2 e-mails there from the visa executive and Scania saying that's the application submitted, so it's time to get the health insurance sorted an hopefully in 3 weeks time we will have the all clear to get up and go. I can't believe the difference in my contract for my current work and the new work, uk seems to be years behind. Paying less and wanting more while Australia pays 3 to 4 times as much with plenty add ons, it's as if the company wants to keep you instead of trying to force you out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamv Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hi Andy, great news. I am a Car Mechanic and have also worked on HGV's for many years in the past!I am off to Canberra on a 176 SS Visa, with my wife and Step-Daughter at the end of October! We are flying from Manchester to Dubai for 3 nights and then on to Thailand for a week before arriving in Sydney. Then after the w/end in Sydney, we are off to Canberra to start our new lives!! I have a job with a Holden Dealer and start mid November 2011. Good luck with all your plans. Steve,Wendy+Georgia Glad to see everythings going ok ,keep in touch ,ive spoke to Ric a few times .We are heading out to Adelaide in may and ive not even thought about sorting a job as yet,still have loads to sort out. So good look to you and your family, Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy228 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm looking for a little bit help here, who did you all use for shipping your tools over? I'm taking my snap-on top chest with me and I'm just goin to fill it with everything, whos the cheapest for flying these to oz? help is much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan dontknow Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hi I'm a fully qualified HGV mechanic with main dealer experience I have a young family in tow and I'm looking into rockhampton is there alot to do with two young boys and what ares are best for schools Also what would be considered a manageable salary for the area Cheers, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkysiger Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Well thought i would put my little bit in here. After having a fair bit of interest but things taking so long its looking like i'm going to come across on a WHV and hope to pick up some work as a mechanic that way. Anyone else done anything like this before? Had any joy with jobs etc. Cheers Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus B Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Everything's happening a bit fast for me, just had 2 e-mails there from the visa executive and Scania saying that's the application submitted, so it's time to get the health insurance sorted an hopefully in 3 weeks time we will have the all clear to get up and go. I can't believe the difference in my contract for my current work and the new work, uk seems to be years behind. Paying less and wanting more while Australia pays 3 to 4 times as much with plenty add ons, it's as if the company wants to keep you instead of trying to force you out! What is the hourly rate for an unqualified mechanic with 17 years experience? What kind of add ons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitesurfer Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hello Megmor, My family and i are coming over to validate our visa in 2 weeks ,can you tell me the average wages per month i can expect .i'm a fully qualified tec with 20 years experiance on cars vans light trucks plant and deisel powered lifeboats.the info would be gratefully apreciated. Thanks Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy228 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 well the average wage for a technician for my company goes from $25-$30 per hour, with 1 + 1/2 time for the first 3 hours overtime, then 2 x time for any hours after that. Also get tool allowances, meal allowances, if you work a saturday u also get a subway bought for u very good conditions, with all the training you need. I'm very happy, I feel as though I have achieved more since coming here 2 months ago than I did in the previous 7 years at my old job. Have a look at www.osborne.ie as thats the recruitment agency that got me here in less than 5 months. All I'm going to say is go for it, best thing you could ever do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruella2949 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hey all, we've been in NSW now for 13 months. Its a good life and we made the right choice for us to up and leave Wales in search of something new. We have started the process for PR and hubby has a technical interview with Vetassess on Friday. I've searched everywhere and cant find any sort of information on what to expect. Has anyone recently sat the interview who can shed some light on it - even silly things like what to wear would be great.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkysiger Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Well thats me signed my contract with a company now. I was looking at buying my tools when i come to OZ. What are the best places to get them? Is there any tool makes across there to avoid at all costs? How do you get your tools to places when you are fly in fly out? I could have about 2-300 kilo of tools to hump about all the time Any help would really be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PaulPaul Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Hello everyone! Could someone give me a hint for Spray Painter salary range in AU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowneee Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi all, I'm nearly done with my 457 visa application to move to rural Queensland for a company called Black Toyota who have dealerships in Dalby, Oakey, Chinchilla, Roma, Emerald and one or two others. I'm just waiting to get a couple of bits of evidence certified then all my paperwork is complete and have been told the visa should only take 3/4 weeks to process from there. My main query is who have people been using to ship toolboxes? Is it worth selling up and buying new stuff over there? and what are the average costs for either air or boat shipments? Also if anyone else is either going to any of the above areas, lives in any of them or knows anything about them, any information or just a quick hello would be greatly appreciated. I'll be going on my own and am 26(almost) so would be great to hear from anyone in a similar situation to share ideas and experiences with regards making the move, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libbysmummy Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hubby works for Blacks at Oakey we live 20 mins outside of Toowoomba, its lovely and green low crime rates, which dealership you going too? Blacks are a great employer to work for see you at the infamous xmas do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowneee Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 On my contract it says Roma but having looked at the map it seems very out of the way so ideally I'd rather be at Oakey or Dalby, somewhere a bit closer to civilisation. I was told at the interview they could be flexible with all this so with any luck it should be fine. Really looking forward to making the move and knowing that there's already some expats working for the company was a great reassurance from the start. Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly and I'll be over asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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