Spare Parts Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships R Us; Sydney; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn While You Learn

PPE Provided

Mentoring

Nationally Recognised Qualification

Hands-On Experience

Customer Service Experience

Parts & Inventory Skills

Long-Term Career Opportunities

Job summary

Apprenticeships Are Us is offering a Spare Parts Apprentice position in Matraville, NSW. Join an established host employer and gain hands-on experience in automotive parts identification, stock management and customer service while you study for the AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales – Spare Parts.

You'll earn while you learn, with weekly wages, leave entitlements and mentoring from experienced staff, building a career path across parts, warehousing and dealership operations.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents required.
• No prior automotive experience necessary.
• Reliable, organised and able to work with customers.
• Willingness to learn and travel to Matraville, NSW.

Responsibilities

• Identify automotive parts and components.
• Assist customers and workshop staff with parts enquiries.
• Look up and locate the correct parts using catalogues and computer systems.
• Process parts orders and customer requests.
• Receive, check and unpack incoming stock.
• Pick and prepare parts for customers and workshop technicians.
• Maintain stock records and inventory levels.
• Organise parts storage areas and assist with stocktakes.

Skills

Customer service

Stock management

Parts identification

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Sales – Spare Parts

Job description

Interested in cars and the automotive industry, but prefer working with parts, customers and stock rather than repairing vehicles?

Apprenticeships Are Us is seeking a motivated Spare Parts Apprentice to join one of our established host employers in Matraville, NSW.

This is a great opportunity to build a career in the automotive industry while developing practical skills in parts identification, stock management, customer service and automotive components.

You’ll earn while you learn and complete your AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales – Spare Parts, gaining hands‑on experience in a professional automotive parts environment.

No previous automotive experience is required. If you’re organised, reliable, interested in cars and enjoy helping people, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Choose This Apprenticeship?

• Earn While You Learn – Receive weekly award wages, superannuation, annual leave and sick leave.
• Nationally Recognised Qualification – Complete your AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales – Spare Parts.
• Hands‑On Automotive Experience – Develop practical knowledge of automotive parts, components and systems.
• Customer Service Experience – Learn how to assist customers and workshop staff with identifying and sourcing the correct parts.
• Parts & Inventory Skills – Gain experience with stock control, ordering, receiving and organising automotive parts.
• Learn from Experienced Staff – Work alongside knowledgeable automotive professionals who will support your development.
• All PPE Provided – Supplied and replaced at no cost throughout your apprenticeship where required.
• Dedicated Mentoring – Receive ongoing support from your workplace and dedicated Apprentice Employment Manager.
• Long‑Term Career Opportunities – Build skills that can lead to a range of careers across automotive parts, sales, warehousing and dealership operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced staff, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify automotive parts and components.
• Assist customers and workshop staff with parts enquiries.
• Look up and locate the correct parts using catalogues and computer systems.
• Process parts orders and customer requests.
• Receive, check and unpack incoming stock.
• Pick and prepare parts for customers and workshop technicians.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory levels.
• Organise and maintain parts storage areas.
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory checks.
• Develop your knowledge of automotive products and components.
• Provide professional customer service in person and over the phone.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.

As your knowledge develops, you’ll become more confident identifying parts, assisting customers and managing day‑to‑day parts operations.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, organised and genuinely interested in developing a career within the automotive industry.

To be successful, you’ll ideally have:

• A genuine interest in cars and automotive parts.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A reliable and professional approach to work.
• The ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Confidence communicating with customers and colleagues.
• The ability to reliably travel to Matraville, NSW.
• A current driver’s licence (P1 or above preferred).

Previous automotive or spare parts experience is not required. We’re looking for someone with the right attitude, genuine interest in the industry and commitment to completing their apprenticeship.

Build Your Automotive Parts Career

A Spare Parts apprenticeship is a great pathway for someone who wants to work in automotive without becoming a mechanic.

You’ll develop knowledge of automotive components while gaining practical experience across parts identification, customer service, stock management, ordering and inventory control.

By completing your AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales – Spare Parts, you’ll build transferable skills that can support future opportunities across automotive parts, dealerships, workshops, warehousing and sales.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents to be eligible for this apprenticeship.

Start Your Automotive Career Today

If you’re organised, enjoy working with people and have a genuine interest in cars and automotive parts, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.