Apprentice Automotive Technician

Toyota; Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career path

Job summary

TRC Toyota in Whanganui is offering an apprenticeship as an automotive technician within our service team. You will learn on the latest vehicles, including hybrid technology, and receive structured training and support to progress.

We value a genuine interest in cars, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. The role provides a clear career path toward becoming a qualified technician, with opportunities to complete MITO requirements within three years.

Qualifications

• Interest in the motor industry and vehicles.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Desire to learn and keep up with workload—both theory and practical.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Hold a clean driver's license.
• Desire to achieve a high standard of customer service.
• Positive attitude, energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Solid work ethic.
• A pre-apprenticeship course would be looked upon favourably.

Responsibilities

• Learn and retain information across service tasks.
• Work with the service team to support vehicle maintenance.
• Follow MITO requirements to progress through the apprenticeship.
• Strive for a high standard of customer service and professional practice.

Skills

Motor industry interest

Team player

Willing to learn

Communication skills

Driver's license

Customer service

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Pre-apprenticeship helpful

Education

Pre-apprenticeship course

Job description

At TRC Toyota in Whanganui, we have a 'grow service' strategy in place which is great news for you! A position is available for an apprentice automotive technician to join our service team.

We are committed to delivering exceptional service, quality and value in all areas of the dealership. We are looking for a highly motivated person to join us.

What's in it for you?

• You’d get to work on the latest and greatest world class vehicles including hybrid technologies, as well as some of the old school tech
• Annual Awards with Apprentice Tech always hotly contested - could be you in the running down the track..!
• We would give you great training and support, both internally and at Toyota New Zealand - stick with us and follow the career path to becoming a Toyota Diagnostic Master Technician!
• You can become qualified within 3 years by keeping up with all MITO requirements - a company expectation
• We have a positive, supportive and enjoyable environment where we are always striving to be the best.

What skills would you need to have?

• Have a genuine interest in the motor industry and vehicles, and perhaps even some experience in this industry
• Like working and being part of a team environment
• Have a keen desire to learn, develop and keep up with the workload - both theory and practical
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Hold a clean driver's license
• Have a desire to always achieve a high standard of customer service.
• Have a positive attitude, lots of energy, enthusiasm and motivation
• A solid work ethic
• A pre-apprenticeship course would be looked upon favourably

The role of apprentice is interesting and varied and requires you to be able to learn and retain information.