Diesel Technician Apprentice: EV & Heavy Vehicle Training

Waste Management Pte Ltd; Howick; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite assessor

Tools provided

Career development

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a curious, motivated apprentice for our East Tamaki workshop in Auckland. You will enrol in the NZ Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 3 & 4) through MITO and, after achieving the diesel certificate, progress to the NZ Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5).

The program spans 3–5 years with structured support, an onsite assessor, no call-outs in the first year, and tools provided, helping you develop hands-on skills across

Qualifications

• Willing to enroll in NZ Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 3 & 4) programme.
• Onsite workshop role with long-term training plan.
• Has a proactive, safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pace in technical courses while carrying out routine service, maintenance, and repairs on Waste Management heavy vehicles.
• Carry out diagnostics & troubleshooting of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct diagnostics of components using specialist tools and equipment.
• Complete detailed service reporting and manufacturers documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Hands-on attitude

Education

NCEA Level 2 English & Maths

Certificate in mechanics (desirable)

Job description

WM New Zealand is seeking a curious, motivated apprentice for our East Tamaki workshop in Auckland. You will enrol in the NZ Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 3 & 4) through MITO and, after achieving the diesel certificate, progress to the NZ Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5).

The program spans 3–5 years with structured support, an onsite assessor, no call-outs in the first year, and tools provided, helping you develop hands-on skills across