Apprentice Mechanic

Tourism Holdings Pty; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourism Holdings is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Mechanic to join our NZ Rentals workshop. This fixed-term, full-time role offers hands-on servicing, maintenance and repair of our rental fleet while you complete formal apprenticeship training to become a qualified mechanic.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you'll learn diagnostics, basic repairs and safe workshop practices, with opportunities to develop technical skills on the job and advance within a practical fleet environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in automotive repair and maintenance with a willingness to learn.
• Enrolment in or willingness to undertake NZ Level 3/4 automotive training.
• Current driving licence or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist servicing, maintenance and basic repairs on rental vehicles under supervision.
• Identify mechanical/electrical faults using workshop processes and diagnostic tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and part replacements per manuals and instructions.
• Support the workshop to keep vehicles safe and roadworthy for customers.
• Complete apprenticeship coursework and assessments on time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area following health and safety rules.
• Participate in training and coaching to develop skills and contribute to the team.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Willingness to learn

Education

NZ Level 3 or 4 automotive training programme

Tools

Own tool kit

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Kick-start your automotive career with one of New Zealand's leading tourism and RV businesses.

We are thl, a global family of RV brands delivering unforgettable travel experiences across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada, Southern Africa and Japan. Our NZ Rentals team keeps our fleet safe, roadworthy and ready for customers to enjoy their journeys with confidence.

We are looking for an enthusiastic fixed term, full-time Apprentice Mechanic to join our workshop team. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn from experienced mechanics while working across servicing, maintenance and repair tasks on our rental vehicle fleet. You'll build your technical skills on the job while completing formal apprenticeship training, with the goal of becoming a fully qualified mechanic.

About the role

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you'll support the workshop by helping to keep our rental vehicles safe, fully functional and ready for customer use. You'll assist with routine servicing, maintenance, basic repairs, diagnostics and part replacements under supervision, while learning workshop processes and building confidence in a professional fleet environment.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with servicing, maintenance and basic repairs on rental vehicles under supervision.
• Helping identify mechanical and electrical faults using workshop processes and diagnostic tools.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and part replacements in line with service manuals and workshop instructions.
• Supporting the workshop to keep vehicles safe, roadworthy and ready for customer use.
• Completing apprenticeship training, coursework and assessments on time.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area and following health and safety requirements.
• Taking part in training, coaching and other duties that support your development and the wider workshop team.

About you

You'll bring a genuine interest in automotive repair and maintenance, a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn. Previous workshop exposure is helpful but not essential — what matters most is your commitment to developing your skills and completing your apprenticeship.

What we're looking for

• A Full Driver Licence, or the ability to obtain one within an agreed timeframe.
• Current enrolment in, or willingness to undertake, a recognised automotive apprenticeship or equivalent NZ Level 3 or 4 automotive training programme.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• A willingness to follow instructions, learn new skills and develop technical capability across mechanical servicing and repair tasks.
• Flexibility to work public holidays and weekends when required.
• Commitment to working safely and contributing positively to the team.
• Your own tool kit.
• Experience with Mercedes Benz, Iveco, Fiat or Ford light commercial vehicles would be an advantage but is not essential.

Why join us?

At thl, we're always moving forward and always evolving. You'll be part of a supportive, practical and experienced team where you can learn, grow and contribute to keeping our customers moving. If you're ready to start your automotive career and build a future in the workshop, we'd love to hear from you.