{"id":24300,"date":"2025-11-28T05:04:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T05:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trsresourcing.com\/?p=24300"},"modified":"2026-01-12T06:08:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:08:03","slug":"from-motorsport-to-mechanics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trsresourcing.com\/article\/from-motorsport-to-mechanics\/","title":{"rendered":"From Motorsport to Mechanics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0f75bc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/trs-resourcing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trent-Motorsport-BLog.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24304 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/trs-resourcing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trent-Motorsport-BLog-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Trent Motorsport BLog\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/trs-resourcing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trent-Motorsport-BLog-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/trs-resourcing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trent-Motorsport-BLog-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/trs-resourcing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trent-Motorsport-BLog-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/trs-resourcing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trent-Motorsport-BLog-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/trs-resourcing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trent-Motorsport-BLog.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0f75bc;\">How Trent Couacaud Bridges Dealership Hiring with Real Industry Insights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you had told me 15 years ago that I\u2019d go from working trackside at the to helping dealerships find their next top technician, I\u2019d probably have laughed.<br \/>\nBut here I am, working alongside Tavis Shearer, Founder of TRS Resourcing, as I step into recruitment, after more than a decade under the bonnet and working on the tools. And honestly, it feels like a natural next step.<\/p>\n<p>With this knowledge behind me, I know firsthand what makes a great technician, and I also know how hard it can be for businesses to find one.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0f75bc;\">From Racetracks to Workshops<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My career started in motorsport, working with support teams such as Formula Ford, Porsche Carrera Cup, and Development Supercars. It was fast paced, the pressure was constant, and precision mattered more than anything. After that, I moved into the dealership world with Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, completing my apprenticeship and progressing through roles as Technician, Quality Controller, and Service Advisor.<\/p>\n<p>That journey taught me two big lessons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The right person in the workshop can make all the difference.<\/li>\n<li>Recruitment isn\u2019t about paperwork, it\u2019s about people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And those lessons are what I now bring to my new desk at TRS Resourcing.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0f75bc;\">The Rally of Automotive Recruitment in 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Honestly, finding tradespeople in Australia isn\u2019t easy. The industry is changing quickly with EVs, new diagnostic technology, and a generation of technicians who are in short supply.<\/p>\n<p>According to recent data from the Motor Trades Association of Australia, roles such as Diesel Mechanics, Auto Electricians, and Fabricators are still in high demand, especially in Victoria. Even though more workshops are expanding their workload and staff requirements, the talent pool isn\u2019t keeping up.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0f75bc;\">Why I Swapped the Spanner for Recruitment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having spent all this time in dealerships, I know what it\u2019s like when you\u2019re short on good staff. It throws the whole rhythm off, causing delays, return repairs, stressed teams and unhappy customers. However, I also know what a difference the right hire can make, as I understand both sides of the workshop door.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve seen technicians who can diagnose complex faults faster than most computers, and apprentices who just need the right mentor to shine. My goal now is to connect those people with the right workshops, and that\u2019s one of the things that excites me about this role. I still get to work in the automotive space, just from a new angle.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0f75bc;\">Bridging the Gap Between Workshop and Office<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019ve spent years covered in oil and another few behind a service desk, you learn both languages, the one the technicians speak and the one the managers speak.<br \/>\nA big part of what I do now is translate between the two. If a client says they need a \u201cqualified diesel mechanic with a strong diagnostic mindset,\u201d I know exactly what that looks like<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s about skill sets, attitude, communication, and how someone fits into the workflow. Because in a dealership or workshop, the wrong personality can slow down productivity faster than a flat battery!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"n9kg05JYwE\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trsresourcing.com\/car-truck-dealerships-recruitment-and-jobs\/\">Automotive Dealerships Recruitment and Jobs<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Automotive Dealerships Recruitment and Jobs&#8221; &#8212; TRS Resourcing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trsresourcing.com\/car-truck-dealerships-recruitment-and-jobs\/embed\/#?secret=61R2CChQUK#?secret=n9kg05JYwE\" data-secret=\"n9kg05JYwE\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0f75bc;\">The Trades I Recruit For<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m currently recruiting across Victoria for trades and technical roles within:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Car &amp; Truck Dealerships<\/li>\n<li>Panel Beating Shops<\/li>\n<li>Equipment Rental Businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The kinds of positions I focus on include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Auto Electricians<\/li>\n<li>Hydraulic \/ Pneumatic Fitters &amp; Technicians<\/li>\n<li>Boilermakers \/ Fabricators<\/li>\n<li>Mobile Motor Mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Qualified Diesel Mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Sales Consultants<\/li>\n<li>Finance Managers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever worked in or run a workshop, and I have worked the shop floor to front of house, you\u2019ll know, the people are the backbone of every business. Without them, nothing moves, literally.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0f75bc;\">The Businesses I Work With<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m lucky to already be working with some incredible Australian automotive companies. Who keep our roads, fleets, and customers moving every day. I\u2019m now partnering with them and have a good view of what\u2019s really happening in the market.<\/p>\n<p>My mission at TRS is to make recruitment in this space feel more human again, where professionalism meets personal service. I want to help great technicians find workplaces where they\u2019re respected and help businesses find people who lift the standards.<\/p>\n<p>For me, that means being honest in every conversation, working hard to truly understand what both sides need, and keeping learning at the forefront. I\u2019m still working with engines and people, just in a different way now. So, if you\u2019re a business owner, workshop manager, or tradesperson looking for your next opportunity, let\u2019s talk. I know what it\u2019s like to be on both sides, and I\u2019m here to help you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"UpHU1Utg8T\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trsresourcing.com\/article\/automotive-car-truck-dealership-recruitment\/\">Automotive, Car &#038; Truck Dealership Recruitment<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Automotive, Car &#038; Truck Dealership Recruitment&#8221; &#8212; TRS Resourcing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trsresourcing.com\/article\/automotive-car-truck-dealership-recruitment\/embed\/#?secret=iyxF6nlnEX#?secret=UpHU1Utg8T\" data-secret=\"UpHU1Utg8T\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Trent Couacaud Bridges Dealership Hiring with Real Industry Insights If you had told me 15 years ago that I\u2019d go from working trackside at the to helping dealerships find their next top technician, I\u2019d probably have laughed. 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