Apprentice Mechanic

Tourism Holdings Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourism Holdings Limited in Auckland invites applications for an enthusiastic fixed term, full-time Apprentice Mechanic to join our workshop team. This hands-on role offers learning from experienced mechanics while working across servicing, maintenance and repair tasks on our rental vehicle fleet.

This is a practical entry into a busy workshop where you will gain essential skills and contribute to a safe, well-maintained fleet.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in, or willingness to undertake, an automotive apprenticeship NZ Level 3 or 4.
• Current driver licence.
• Strong communication in English.
• Willingness to follow instructions, learn new skills and develop technical capability.
• Own tool kit may be required.
• Flexibility to work public holidays and weekends.
• Experience with specific vehicle brands is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with servicing, maintenance and basic repairs on rental vehicles under supervision.
• Help 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.

Skills

Full Driver Licence

English communication

Willingness to learn

Education

NZ Level 3/4 automotive training

Job description

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Tourism Holdings Limited - Auckland, North Island

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.

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.