Heavy Machinery Apprentice Technician

Liebherr-Australia; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance discounts

Bonus leave days

Parental leave

Comprehensive training programs

Job summary

Liebherr-Australia offers an apprenticeship opportunity in the Earthmoving Division in Tauranga, New Zealand. You will learn to service, maintain and support heavy earthmoving equipment while gaining a trade qualification and real-world experience.

The program emphasizes safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, with structured training, on-the-job learning, and trade school attendance as part of the path to a long and successful career.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in, or committed to completing, a Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering.
• Interest in mechanical equipment and a long-term trade career.
• Good literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills for training documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and follow safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn through structured training and on-the-job experience.
• Reliable and team-oriented with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified technicians with inspection, maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy equipment.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults.
• Care for workshop safety and maintain a clean, organised work area.
• Complete apprenticeship training and attend trade school.
• Work across service areas and participate in on-the-job training.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Education

Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Liebherr-Australia offers an apprenticeship opportunity in the Earthmoving Division in Tauranga, New Zealand. You will learn to service, maintain and support heavy earthmoving equipment while gaining a trade qualification and real-world experience.

The program emphasizes safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, with structured training, on-the-job learning, and trade school attendance as part of the path to a long and successful career.