Apprentice Technician, Earthmoving Division

Jobtailor; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job Training

Trade School Attendance

Career Development

Job summary

Jobtailor in Auckland is seeking an apprentice to assist qualified technicians with inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy equipment and machinery. You will learn to diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults while safely operating workshop tools and lifting devices.

You will attend trade school and maintain training records as part of a structured apprenticeship. You will work across service areas, gain broad industry experience, and demonstrate commitment to

Qualifications

• Enrolled in, or committed to completing, a Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering.
• Interest in mechanical equipment, heavy machinery, and long-term trade career.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to complete training and workplace documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and follow safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn via structured training, on-the-job experience, and trade school attendance.
• Reliable, motivated, and team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified technicians with inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy equipment and machinery.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults.
• Safely operate workshop tools, equipment, and lifting devices.
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment.
• Successfully complete apprenticeship training and attend required trade school.
• Maintain training records.
• Work across different service areas and participate in on-the-job training.
• Build broad industry experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical Fault Diagnosis

Pneumatic Fault Diagnosis

Electrical Fault Diagnosis

Workshop Tool Operation

Training Record Maintenance

Education

Certificate In Heavy Automotive Engineering

Tools

Lifting Devices

Workshop Tools

Job description

• Assist qualified technicians with the inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heavy equipment and machinery
• Learn to diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults
• Safely operate workshop tools, equipment, and lifting devices
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment
• Successfully complete apprenticeship training and attend required trade school
• Maintain training records
• Work across different service areas and participate in on-the-job training
• Build broad industry experience
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Enrolled in, or committed to completing, a Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering
• Genuine interest in mechanical equipment, heavy machinery, and developing a long-term trade career
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and basic computer skills
• Ability to complete training and workplace documentation
• Demonstrated ability to safely use hand tools and follow workplace safety procedures
• Willingness to learn new technical skills through structured training, on-the-job experience, and trade school attendance
• Reliable, motivated, and team-oriented, with a positive attitude
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Core Competencies

Demonstrates a commitment to safety and quality while assisting in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment. Possesses foundational skills in mechanical and electrical diagnostics, along with a strong willingness to learn and develop within the heavy automotive engineering field.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certificate In Heavy Automotive Engineering
• Mechanical Equipment Diagnosis
• Safe Use Of Hand Tools
• Workshop Safety Procedures
• Team-Oriented Attitude

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Fault Diagnosis
• Pneumatic Fault Diagnosis
• Basic Electrical Fault Diagnosis
• Workshop Tool Operation
• Maintenance And Repair Of Heavy Equipment
• Training Record Maintenance
• Numeracy Skills
• Literacy Skills
• Basic Computer Skills

Soft Skills

• Reliability
• Motivation
• Positive Attitude
• Teamwork
• Commitment To Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certificate In Heavy Automotive Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Heavy Equipment
• Heavy Machinery
• Apprenticeship Training
• On-The-Job Training
• Trade School Attendance

Tools & Technologies

• Lifting Devices
• Workshop Tools