Apprentice Mechanic – Cessnock Based

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

Job summary

Buslines Group offers 1st year apprenticeships for the Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Mechanic trade at the Cessnock, Rover location. Apprentices will learn to support the service and repair of the fleet of buses in line with best practice to ensure safe, timely, and efficient operations.

Collaborating with the Asset team, you will develop skill sets that align to achieving your qualification in your trade. Immediate start is available, with support from dedicated managers and on-site training.

Qualifications

• Interest in heavy vehicles and buses.
• Self-motivated with enthusiasm to learn.
• Willing to work in a team environment.
• Computer literate.
• Completion of a relevant pre-apprenticeship course or trade work experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the service and repair of the fleet of buses in line with best practice.
• Collaborate with the Asset team to develop skills for qualification in the trade.
• Learn and apply safety standards and workplace procedures on site.

Skills

Interest in heavy vehicles

Self-motivated

Team environment

Computer literate

Willing to learn

Education

Pre-apprenticeship course (advantage)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Buslines operates a fleet of the highest quality European chassis with Australian built bodies. The majority of buses in the fleet are Volvo, Mercedes Benz or MAN chassis with the world class Australian built Bustech bodies. All new buses are manufactured to Euro 6 emission standards, the latest in electronic safety features, with the latest electronic braking, steering and suspension systems with full stainless steel framed bodies. These buses are fitted with full air conditioning, CCTV, seat belts and fire mitigation systems fitted as standard.

About the Company:

Buslines Group is the largest bus operator in regional NSW with 13 operations throughout the state and a fleet of more than 420 buses.

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

The Role:

Buslines Group have 1st year apprenticeships for the trade of ‘Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Mechanic’ at our Cessnock, Rover location.

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 skill sets that align to achieving your qualification in your trade.

Immediate start is available!

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.