Automotive Technical Trainer - Gladstone and Mackay

Careers in Demand Pty; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

TAE training support

9-day fortnight

Incentives

Job summary

Careers in Demand Pty in Mackay/Gladstone seeks an Automotive Technical Trainer with substantial hands-on automotive experience to mentor apprentices in real workplace environments. You’ll train and assess in workshops and on-site, helping trainees become qualified tradespeople while staying connected to industry.

You don’t need to be a qualified trainer to start; TAe support available. Benefits include a great starting salary, incentives, a 9-day fortnight and a company car for use beyond work.

Qualifications

• Must have strong automotive trade experience and ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Experience training or mentoring is beneficial.
• TAE training or willingness to obtain it is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and assessment to apprentices in workshops and workplaces.
• Mentor and guide apprentices to build skills and confidence.
• Maintain industry connections and ensure practical, hands-on learning.

Skills

People skills

Mentoring

Workshop training

Education

Automotive trade qualification

Job description

Automotive Technical Trainer - Gladstone and Mackay

Ready to get off the tools without getting away from the industry? You’ve spent years diagnosing problems, fixing vehicles, dealing with customers and learning your trade. Now you could use all of that experience to help the next generation of automotive apprentices become great tradies.

Our client is looking for experienced automotive tradespeople to join its training team in Mackay. They’re a well-established automotive training organisation with a large apprentice base across Queensland. You’ll join a team of trainers and stay connected to the industry you know.

And you don’t need to be a qualified trainer to get started.

Why consider the move?

• Great starting salary
• Potential to earn additional incentives
• 9-day fortnight
• A company car you can use outside work, too
• TAE training and support if you don’t already have it
• Work with apprentices and employers in real workplace environments
• Put your trade experience to work without spending every day on the tools

This isn’t about becoming a classroom teacher. A lot of the training happens in the workplace, working directly with apprentices, employers and supervisors. You’ll also deliver training and assessment in workshops and other learning environments.

You’ll be helping apprentices build the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to become qualified automotive tradespeople.

Who are we looking for?

We’re interested in experienced automotive tradespeople who know their stuff and enjoy helping others.

Your trade could be in:

• Light vehicle
• Heavy commercial vehicle
• Automotive electrical

You’ll need a relevant automotive trade qualification and current industry experience. Just as important is how you work with people. Can you explain why something works, give useful feedback and build a good relationship with an apprentice and their employer? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

VET or training experience is useful, but it’s not essential. If you’ve been thinking about moving into training but don’t have your TAE yet, our client can support you to get it.