Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Kinetic; Wesley Vale; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic, a leader in the transport industry, is seeking Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprentices in Launceston. This role offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will be reliable, willing to learn, and ready to contribute to maintaining our fleet of buses.

Benefits

Uniforms supplied

Ongoing support and mentorship from experienced staff

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• Willingness to obtain Class C Driver’s License once of age.
• Good level of written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buses in optimum condition through quality maintenance and repairs.
• Participate in short-term inter-depot travel for technical learning experiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

About us:

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people and our environment; we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.

The opportunity:

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics are one of the most in-demand trades roles in Australia and we want YOU to join us! Along your journey with us, you will be supported by our dedicated workshop staff who are keen to mentor you in high levels of technical knowledge and skills so you can thrive within the transport industry.

On top of that, you’ll be supported to learn key soft skills and leadership qualities to set you up for long-term success with career progression opportunities locally and interstate up for grabs.

With a strong focus on consistently providing safe, clean and reliable bus services for our customers, our Fleet Services team plays an important role in maintaining our buses in optimum condition through top quality maintenance and repairs.

Join us in our depot based in Launceston to start and complete your apprenticeship with a transport industry leader. You will be taken on a journey to develop your talent from the ground up and become one of our future industry leaders.

If this sounds like an opportunity you don't want to pass on then we'd love to hear from you!

The boxes you’ll tick:

• Willingness to obtain a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Willingness to obtain your Class C Driver’s License once of age
• Willingness to participate in short-term inter-depot travel to facilitate technical learning experiences
• Good level of written and verbal communication skills as well as computer literacy
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Be reliable and punctual

We offer:

• Hourly Payrates : Junior Apprentice $18.65/h, Adult Apprentice (+21years old) $32.87/h
• Uniforms supplied.
• Ongoing support and mentorship from experienced workshop staff.

How You Apply

So, if this sounds like you and you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply for this job' button now! There has never been a better time to join Kinetic.

Kineticis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.