Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Veolia Environmental Services; Cambridge; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates

Trade allowances

Training and travel costs covered

Modern workshop with advanced equip

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services is offering an apprenticeship for an Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic in our workshop. You will learn from experienced mechanics while servicing, maintaining and repairing modern trucks and equipment.

Applicants should be reliable, safety-focused and mechanically minded, with a commitment to a four-year, full-time apprenticeship and working within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must commit to a full-time, four-year apprenticeship.
• Interest in trucks and heavy equipment.
• Reliable and safety-focused.
• Light Vehicle Mechanics welcome.
• Willing to learn and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles.
• Learn fault finding and mechanical diagnostics.
• Use advanced workshop equipment and computer-aided diagnostic technology.
• Gain hands-on experience in hydraulics, electrical systems and welding.
• Carry out preventative maintenance under supervision.
• Follow safe work practices and keep the workshop clean.
• Work as part of a supportive team.
• Complete a Certificate III while gaining hands-on experience.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety focus

Teamwork

Mechanically minded

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

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Ready to fuel your ambition and build a rewarding career as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic? Veolia is looking for a motivated Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our Workshop team, with an immediate start available.

As an apprentice, you'll learn from experienced mechanics while gaining hands-on experience servicing, maintaining and repairing a diverse range of modern trucks and equipment. You'll play an important role in helping keep our vehicles safe, reliable and operating efficiently for our customers.

What you'll learn and do

• Assist with servicing, maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles and equipment
• Develop skills in fault finding and mechanical diagnostics
• Learn to use advanced workshop equipment and computer-aided diagnostic technology
• Gain hands on experience in mechanics, hydraulics, electrical systems and welding while working alongside experienced mechanics
• Carry out preventative maintenance under the guidance of qualified mechanics
• Follow safe work practices and maintain a clean, organised workshop
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced team
• Complete a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology while gaining valuable hands-on workshop experience

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

Reliable, enthusiastic and willing to learn

Safety focused and committed to producing quality work

Mechanically minded, with a genuine interest in trucks and equipment

Able to work well independently and as part of a team

Committed to completing a full time, four-year apprenticeship, including practical studies

Light Vehicle Mechanics and candidates with previous mechanical experience are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to upskill and build a long term career in heavy diesel mechanics.

The opportunity

Working in a close knit and motivated team, you'll help service, maintain and repair Veolia's modern heavy vehicle fleet. Your work will help ensure our vehicles operate safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory and Veolia requirements.

You'll gain experience with a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, including:

• Commercial service vehicles
• Industrial service and high-pressure water-jetting equipment
• Fleet vehicles and related accessories
• Waste management and specialist service equipment

What's on offer

• A permanent, full time apprenticeship
• The opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology
• Product specific training on waste management and industrial services equipment
• Truck brand specific training
• Penalty rates and trade allowances available
• Training and travel costs covered for the successful candidate
• A modern workshop with advanced equipment and diagnostic technology
• The opportunity to build a rewarding, long term career with Veolia

A career with Veolia

At Veolia, we value diversity, equality and inclusion. We're committed to providing a workplace where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, veterans and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. At Veolia, you'll have the opportunity to build your career while contributing to a more sustainable world.