Apprentice Technician/ Diesel Mechanic- Palmerston North

CablePrice NZ Ltd.; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No student loan

Earn while you learn – paid/apprentish

Structured apprentice programme with支持

Tool allowance and PPE

OEM training on machinery

Safety-first team culture

Permanent full-time role (40 hour week

Job summary

CablePrice New Zealand invites motivated learners to join its 2027 Apprenticeship programme as an Apprentice Technician/Diesel Mechanic in Palmerston North.

Earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised trade qualification with brand training, mentoring from experienced technicians, and ongoing coaching that supports long-term career development within a well‑established company.

Qualifications

• Commitment to health and safety. It is our number one priority at CablePrice. We look after ourselves and each other
• Strong interest in mechanical, technical or hands-on work
• Willingness to complete a 4-year apprenticeship
• Written skills of a good standard and an understanding of basic mathematics
• Energy and the focus to study as required to gain MITO credits
• Positive attitude with ambition, determination, and willingness to learn
• Driver's Licence. You must have held at least a restricted licence for a minimum of six months as of 1 February 2027
• Like our machines, you're not easily stopped by an obstacle. Your "can do" attitude means you'll keep looking for answers, trying different approaches, and finding practical solutions

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair heavy mobile equipment and machinery.
• Learn on-the-job with experienced technicians who mentor you through the apprenticeship.
• Benefit from brand training, ongoing coaching and career development as you progress

Skills

Interest in mechanics

Written communication

Mathematics

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

MITO credits

Job description

Ready to kickstart your career—and get paid while you learn a trade?

At CablePrice New Zealand, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We supply world‑class construction and forestry equipment across New Zealand, supported by a team focused on safety, hands‑on training, and long‑term career development.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Apprenticeship programme as an Apprentice Technician/Diesel Mechanic and earn a nationally recognised trade qualification while you learn. Based in Palmerston North, you’ll gain hands‑on experience maintaining, servicing, and repairing heavy mobile equipment, construction and forestry machinery.

This role is suitable for someone wanting to build their future with CablePrice, with full brand training provided, we invest in our employees with ongoing coaching, training, and career development as well as succession planning and promotion from within.

You’ll work alongside experienced technicians who will mentor and support you through every stage of your apprenticeship.

Start date: February 2027

What we’re looking for

• Commitment to heath and safety. It is our number one priority at CablePrice. We look after ourselves and each other
• Strong interest in mechanical, technical or hands‑on work
• Willingness to complete a 4‑year apprenticeship
• Written skills of a good standard and an understanding of basic mathematics
• Energy and the focus to study as required to gain MITO credits
• Positive attitude with ambition, determination, and willingness to learn
• Drivers Licence. You must have held at least a restricted licence for a minimum of six months as of 1 February 2027
• Like our machines, you're not easily stopped by an obstacle. Your "can do" attitude means you'll keep looking for answers, trying different approaches, and finding practical solutions

What’s in It for You

• No student loan
• Earn while you learn – paid apprenticeship + nationally recognised trade qualification
• Training & Career Development Opportunities: A structured apprentice programme with loads of support and hands‑on action
• Fortnightly tool allowance, plus full uniform and PPE
• OEM training on industry‑leading machinery and systems
• Supportive, safety‑first team culture
• Stability: Work for a well‑established, reputable company in a permanent full‑time position (40 hour week) with long‑term job security and career progression

Recruitment Process - We Keep It Simple and Supportive:

1. Online application
2. Pre‑recorded video interview
3. Face‑to‑face interview
4. Pre‑employment checks (including medical, drug testing and conviction history)

Applications close on Sunday 11th October 2026.