Apprentice Mechanic – Forster Based

Buslines Group; Forster; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clean working environment

Onsite training

Formal study support

Job summary

Buslines Group in Forster, NSW, is offering 1st year apprenticeships for the trade of Heavy Vehicle (Diesel) Mechanic. You will learn to support the service and repair of our fleet of buses, working with a dedicated Asset team to develop skills that align to your trade qualification.

Immediate start is available and you will gain hands-on experience in a modern facility. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, able to work in a team, and have an interest in heavy vehicles and computers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn to support the service and repair of our fleet of buses in line with best practice.
• Collaborate with the Asset team to develop skill sets that align to achieving your qualification.
• Immediate start is available.

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 Forster 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.