Apprentice Diesel Technician

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd, based in Palmerston North, is seeking an Apprentice Heavy Diesel Technician to learn on heavy trucks and commercial vehicles. You will work with experienced technicians to develop skills, complete the MITO qualification, and progress within a busy workshop environment.

We value attitude and willingness to learn; no extensive experience required. Applicants should have NZ citizenship or permanent residency, Maths and English at NCEA Level 2, and a valid driver licence.

Qualifications

• Attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in mechanics, trucks, and how things work.
• Commitment to completing MITO studies during apprenticeship.
• Full or Restricted Driver Licence required.
• NZ citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service, maintain, diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicles.
• Work alongside experienced technicians in a busy workshop.
• Gain hands-on experience through the MITO apprenticeship program.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Interest in mechanics

Reliable transport

Driver licence (Full or Restricted)

NZ citizenship or permanent residency

Education

NCEA Level 2 incl. Maths & English

Job description

Company : Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd Ready to kick-start a career that can take you places? At Truckstops Palmerston North, we're looking for our next Apprentice Diesel Technician to join the team. If you're mechanically minded, enjoy working with your hands, and want to build a career working on some of New Zealand's most advanced trucks and commercial vehicles, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. As one of New Zealand's largest employers of Heavy Diesel Apprentices, we're committed to helping the next generation of technicians develop the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed to succeed in the industry.

Is this you? Want to earn while you learn? Keen to gain a nationally recognised qualification? Excited by the idea of working on powerful, modern trucks and transport equipment? Looking for a long-term career with real growth opportunities? If you answered "yes" to these questions, we'd love to hear from you.

What's involved? As an Apprentice Heavy Diesel Technician, you'll learn alongside experienced technicians and develop the skills to service, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy commercial vehicles to the highest standards. Through the MITO apprenticeship programme, you'll work towards a nationally recognised qualification in Heavy Automotive Engineering while gaining valuable hands‑on experience in a busy workshop environment. This is an opportunity to learn from the best, work with industry‑leading technology, and build a career in a trade that is always in demand.

What we're looking for

We're more interested in attitude than experience, so if you're motivated and eager to learn.

You'll ideally have:

• A positive, can-do attitude
• A genuine interest in mechanics, trucks, and how things work
• NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, including Maths and English
• The commitment and self-discipline required to complete your MITO studies
• Reliable transport to and from work
• A Full or Restricted Driver Licence
• New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency
• A pre-trade automotive qualification would be an advantage, but it's not essential.

Why Truckstops?

At Truckstops, a subsidiary of Sime Motors, you'll be supported every step of the way by experienced mentors who are invested in your success. You'll gain practical skills, recognised qualifications, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in the heavy transport industry.

Start your journey today.

Earn. Learn. Qualify. Thrive.

Sime is a trusted partner to more than 60 leading automotive and industrial equipment brands across the Asia Pacific region. Operating in 18 countries and territories, we deliver sustainable value by bringing world-class products and solutions that support the region’s mobility, growth and development. With approximately 30,000 employees across our international footprint, Sime is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.

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