Spare Parts Interpreter - Apprentice / Trainee

The Role

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Spare Parts Interpreter to join our team based in Riverstone.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to earn while they learn, gaining practical experience, structured training, and valuable industry knowledge while completing their apprenticeship.

You will learn all aspects of the spare parts business, working alongside an experienced and supportive team in a professional environment. This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career within the materials handling and automotive industries.

What You Will Learn

As an Apprentice Spare Parts Interpreter, you will gain hands-on experience across a broad range of spare parts and parts administration activities, including:

• Identifying and sourcing spare parts for forklifts and materials handling equipment

• Learning to read parts manuals, diagrams, and technical information

• Assisting customers and technicians with parts enquiries

• Ordering, receiving, checking, and dispatching parts

• Preparing parts for service technicians and workshop requirements

• Maintaining stock levels and assisting with stock control

• Learning to use parts and inventory management systems

• Processing customer orders, quotes, and invoices

• Developing an understanding of different forklift and materials handling equipment

• Providing professional and helpful customer service

• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe parts department

Requirements

We are looking for someone who is:

• Eager to learn and willing to embrace new experiences

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to producing a high standard of work

• Courteous, helpful, and willing to show initiative

• Well presented, organised, and able to maintain a tidy work environment

• A good communicator who is comfortable working with customers and colleagues

• Interested in automotive, mechanical, forklift, or materials handling industries

• Comfortable working as part of a team

• Committed to workplace health and safety

• Keen to develop practical skills and build a long-term career

Previous experience is not essential. We are more interested in your attitude, willingness to learn, reliability, and commitment to developing your skills.

About You

Learning and Development

You are someone who enjoys learning new things and is keen to develop both practical and technical skills. You will receive structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship, with the opportunity to learn from experienced members of our team.

Customer and Team Relationships

You are friendly, respectful, and professional in your approach. You understand the importance of working as part of a team and providing helpful, reliable service to both customers and internal staff.

Organisation and Initiative

You take pride in your work, are willing to ask questions, and are prepared to take initiative as your skills and confidence develop. You understand that accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail are important when dealing with spare parts.

Safety and Work Standards

You have a genuine commitment to workplace health and safety and understand the importance of following safe work practices, company procedures, and instructions.

About Hubtex

Hubtex Australia is a national leader in articulated forklifts, multidirectional sideloaders, and specialised materials handling solutions.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of HUBTEX Maschinenbau, we provide direct factory-backed technical support, engineering expertise, premium products, and long-term stability rarely found within the industry.

With branches located nationally, we continue to grow through our strong reputation, technical expertise, industry-leading after-sales support, and long-term customer relationships.

Why Join Us?

• Earn while you learn through a structured apprenticeship

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with your skills, experience, and qualifications

• Gain practical experience in the spare parts and materials handling industry

• Receive ongoing training and support from experienced team members

• Work in excellent facilities with a friendly and supportive team

• Develop valuable technical, customer service, and business skills

• Opportunity for career development and progression within a national company

• Work with premium equipment and industry-leading products

• Join a stable, financially secure Australian business with a strong team culture

To Apply

Please submit a current Resume including any relevant work experience, education, qualifications, and extracurricular activities or hobbies, together with a Cover Letter outlining:

• Why you are interested in becoming a Spare Parts Interpreter

• Why you would like to complete an apprenticeship with Hubtex

• What you can bring to our team

• Your interests and any relevant experience

• Why you believe you would be a good fit for the role

If you are ready to start a rewarding career, please apply now.