Apprentice Mechanic

Select People / Apprentice Recruit; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open-age apprenticeship

Earn while you learn

Modern workshop

Learn from experienced technicians

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Select People / Apprentice Recruit in Moorooka is seeking an Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic for a full-time, open-age apprenticeship. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians in a modern workshop, gaining hands-on experience across servicing, diagnostics and repairs while completing a nationally recognised automotive qualification.

Previous workshop experience isn’t essential; the key is reliability, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to finishing the trade.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in cars and the automotive industry.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interest in cars

Willingness to learn

Reliable

Team player

Job description

Select People / Apprentice Recruit | Full time

Moorooka, Australia | Posted on 01/09/2026

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 requiredCompleting your apprenticeship training and trade qualification

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

To be considered, you’ll need:

• 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.