Apprentice Mechanic

Select People / Apprentice Recruit; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open-age opportunity

Earn while you learn

Modern workshop

Job summary

Select People / Apprentice Recruit Moorooka is offering an open-age apprentice light vehicle mechanic role in a busy auto workshop. You’ll learn hands-on servicing, diagnostics and repairs while completing a nationally recognised qualification in a supportive, modern workshop environment.

Entry is open to junior or mature-age applicants; prior experience isn’t essential. You’ll be reliable, eager to learn, work well in a team, and commit to finishing your trade as part of a long-term career path.

Qualifications

• Open-age apprenticeship opportunity for junior or mature-age applicants.
• No prior mechanical experience required; reliable and mechanically minded.
• Willingness to learn and commit to completing your trade.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified technicians with vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Learn fault finding and diagnostic procedures.
• Work on a range of new and used vehicles.
• Support with apprentices training and trade qualification completion.

Skills

Open-age

Willingness to learn

Team player

Punctuality

Education

Open-age apprenticeship

Job description

Select People / Apprentice Recruit | Full time

Moorooka, Australia | Posted on 16/10/2026

Looking to start a career in the automotive industry? Whether you’re straight out of school, looking for a career change, or ready to turn your interest in cars into a trade, this could be the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a motivated Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic to join a busy, well-established automotive workshop in Moorooka .

This is an open-age apprenticeship , and we welcome applications from both junior and mature-age candidates . Previous mechanical experience isn’t essential. What matters most is that you’re reliable, mechanically minded, willing to learn and genuinely committed to completing your trade.

You’ll be working alongside experienced technicians in a modern workshop, gaining hands‑on experience across vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs while completing your nationally recognised automotive qualification.

What’s in It for You

• Open-age opportunity with junior and mature-age applicants encouraged to apply
  
• Earn while you learn and complete your automotive trade qualification
  
• Work in a clean, modern workshop with up-to-date equipment and technology
  
• Learn directly from experienced, qualified technicians
  
• Hands-on experience across servicing, diagnostics and mechanical repairs
  
• Supportive team environment where you’ll be taught properly
  
• Genuine long‑term career opportunities once qualified
  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting qualified technicians with vehicle servicing and repairs
  
• Learning fault finding and diagnostic procedures
  
• Working on a range of new and used vehicles
  
• Assisting with vehicle pick‑ups and drop‑offs when required
  
• Completing your apprenticeship training and trade qualification
  

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to know everything about cars already. We’re looking for someone with the right attitude who wants to build a career in the trade.

• A genuine interest in cars and the automotive industry
  
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  
• To be reliable, punctual and comfortable working as part of a team
  
• Commitment to completing a full apprenticeship
  
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency
  

Previous workshop experience, automotive studies or hands‑on mechanical experience at home would be looked upon favourably.

Ready to Get Your Automotive Career Moving?

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can learn the trade properly, work with an experienced team and build a long‑term career in the automotive industry, we’d like to hear from you.