Apprentice Mechanic - Wallsend

mycar; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

mycar Tyre & Auto in Australia invites applicants to join a four-year Apprenticeship Program to become a fully qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic.

You will train in the workshop and at trade school under qualified trainers, performing minor servicing, oil changes, tyre rotations and brake inspections while keeping the workshop tidy.

Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, with a mechanical mindset and a can-do attitude, ready for full-time study and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Structured training program developing technical skills in a workshop setting.
• Apprenticeship spans four years with on-the-job learning and trade school.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with minor servicing of light vehicles, including oil changes, tyre rotations and brake inspections.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment, keeping the workshop clean and organized.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Motivated

Safety conscious

Education

Certificate II in Automotive

Job description

At mycar, we’re proud industry disruptors, driving innovation and sustainability. We’re one of the largest employers in the automotive service and repair industry, with over 1500 team members and over 270 company-owned stores.

Through our national footprint, our teams service local communities with passion and excitement, ensuring care beyond the car. At our core, we are a people-first organisation. We invest in our team through continual training and exposure to the latest industry technology including the transition to EV, driving safety, performance, and growth.

Our vision is simple – to be a team of auto experts famous for customer care. Our team embodies our values of clarity, agility, commitment, quality, and care, ensuring they are the foundation of everything that we do.

Ready to join the automotive industry leaders? Drive your career with mycar!

Position Overview

mycar Tyre & Auto is one of Australia's leading employers of Apprentices and trainees. As an Apprentice with mycar, you will participate in structured training programs to develop your technical skills and knowledge and combined that with working with our experienced technicians to learn all things automotive.

Your day to day will see you performing a range of duties including minor servicing of light vehicles, performing tasks such asoil changes, tyre rotations and brake inspections, using and maintain tools and equipment all while keeping the workshop cleaning and tidy.

You will have the perfect mix of both learning in the workshop and learning at trade school guided by fully qualified trainers.

Our four-year Apprenticeship Program will allow you to develop you skills, experience and knowledge to fulfil your dream of becoming a fully qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic.

Success Profile

• Must be an Australian citizen/and or Permanent Resident
• Mechanically minded with a genuine interest in the trade
• Commit to a Full time 4 year apprenticeship, including practical studies
• Strong sense of self-motivation with a 'can do' attitude
• Ability to follow safe work practices
• Current driver’s License or close to obtaining one is preferred
• Certificate II in Automotive or demonstrated experience is ideal

Through our commitment to our people-first culture, we offer our mycar team a range of competitive benefits designed to make their life that little bit easier! Take advantage of not only a great culture, but revel in our professional development programs designed to help continue to build and grow your career, wellness programs, and a huge range of discounts on the services we provide.

Belonging at mycar

At mycar we value the diverse backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings; what makes you unique, makes us better! No two days are the same; we’re dynamic and full of passionate teams challenging new ideas through collaboration. #welovemycarapprentices

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, we want to hear from you.

In order to grow one of the most recognised leaders in automotive, we need the most interesting and talented people. Are you one of them? If so, we want to talk to you!