Apprentice Diesel Motor Mechanic (Forster)

Buslines Group; Forster; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Buslines Group is offering first-year apprenticeships for the Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Mechanic trade in Forster, NSW. Apprentices will learn to support the service and repair of the fleet from a modern maintenance facility, with on-site training and collaboration with the Asset team to gain qualification.

Starting dates vary (immediate or January 2027), with a focus on safety, timeliness and efficiency in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Interest in heavy vehicles and buses; willing to learn and work in a team.
• Self-motivated with enthusiasm to learn.
• Willing to work and learn in a team environment with support to complete the apprenticeship.
• Some technical aptitude and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support service and repair of our fleet of buses in line with best practice.
• Collaborate with the Asset team to develop skills toward qualification.
• On-site training and formal study for apprenticeship.

Skills

Interest in heavy vehicles

Self-motivated

Team oriented

Computer literate

Education

Pre-apprenticeship course

Trade work experience (advantageous)

Job description

New listing

Hiring multiple candidates

Forster, New South Wales 2428

Buslines Group

Apprentice Diesel Motor Mechanic (Forster)

New listing

Hiring multiple candidates

Forster, New South Wales 2428

Buslines Group

Diesel Motor Mechanic

Job ID: 43475

Closes in 22 days (30/10/2026)

Buslines Group is the largest bus operator in regional NSW with 13 operations throughout the state and a fleet of more than 450 buses.

The fleet operates from a modern, clean and well equipped maintenance facility across NSW.

The Role:

Buslines have 1st year apprenticeships for the trade of 'Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Mechanic' at Forster Buslines

Apprentices will learn to support the service and repair of our fleet of buses in line with best practice to ensure we operate in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Collaborating with the Asset team, you will develop skills sets that align to achieving your qualification in your trade.

Various start dates are available (immediate start and January 2027)

What you bring:

In addition to having an interest in heavy vehicles and buses, you will be self-motivated with enthusiasm to learn. You would be willing to work and learn in a team environment and with support the drive and commitment to complete your apprenticeship term.

You will have some technical aptitude and be computer literate.

Completion of a relevant pre-apprenticeship course or trade work experience is advantageous, but not essential.

The benefits for you:

As well as financial rewards and opportunities to gain skills and experience from qualified trades persons, you'll also enjoy great benefits including a clean and orderly working environment and the support of dedicated managers who have your best interests at heart both in onsite training and formal study.

You will have access to sophisticated tools, systems and programs and ongoing training to help you be the best you can be.

Locations:

Forster Depot28 Kularoo Dr, Forster, 2428

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.

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