Automotive Apprentice (Heavy Diesel)

Lockheed Martin; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in New Zealand offers an Automotive Apprentice role where you’ll gain hands-on experience while completing your trade qualification, working with skilled technicians to maintain and repair military vehicles and equipment essential to NZ Defence Force operations.

You’ll learn on the job, build practical skills, and develop a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the automotive industry through structured training and on-site experience.

Qualifications

• Pre-trade technical training or work experience within the trade essential.
• NCEA Level 1 is required.
• Full Class 1 motor vehicle Licence.
• NZ Security Clearance eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting qualified technicians with vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Support vehicle repairs to meet WOF, COF, safety and operational standards.
• Build technical skills through structured on-the-job training.
• Learn diagnostic and fault-finding techniques.

Skills

Self-motivated

Willing to learn

Strong work ethic

Security clearance eligibility

Education

NCEA Level 1

Pre-trade technical training

Job description

The Opportunity

As an Automotive Apprentice, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while completing your trade qualification, working alongside skilled technicians to maintain and repair a diverse range of military vehicles and equipment that are critical to New Zealand Defence Force operations.

The Opportunity

As an Automotive Apprentice, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while completing your trade qualification, working alongside skilled technicians to maintain and repair a diverse range of military vehicles and equipment that are critical to New Zealand Defence Force operations.

You’ll learn on the job, build practical skills and develop a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting qualified technicians with vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs
• Support vehicle repairs to meet WOF, COF, safety and operational standards.
• Build your technical skills through structured on‑the‑job training
• Learning diagnostic and fault‑finding techniques
• Carrying out inspections under supervision
• Maintaining workshop tools, equipment, and work areas

What You’ll Bring

• Pre‑trade technical training or work experience within the trade essential
• NCEA Level 1
• Full Class 1 motor vehicle Licence
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• An ability to meet and maintain a NZ Security Clearance