Automotive Mechanical Apprenticeship (Heavy Vehicle Road Transport)

• Gold Coast Based Automotive (Heavy Vehicle) Apprenticeship
• Complete your Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology with a large government organisation/workshop.
• Above Award Wages +PPE provided + Salary Packaging + Fitness Passport

• Hold a valid Queensland Driver Licence
• Hold a valid Queensland White Card
• Be available to travel and work between Gold Coast and Brisbane Depot's
• Hold a Certificate II in Automotive (strong advantage)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Have the ability to use initiative within the workplace
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have high attention to detail and exceptional organisation skills
• Be extremely reliable and punctual

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test.

About the Apprenticeship:

As a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31120) apprentice, your typical duties will include but not limited to

• Troubleshooting and carrying out diagnosis procedures
• Discussing problems with vehicle drivers to discover faults
• General workshop duties
• repair and service cooling systems, diesel fuel systems, air conditioning, engine forced induction systems and clutch assemblies
• overhaul, repair and service engines, manual and automatic transmissions, air braking systems and final drive assemblies and repair and service steering and suspension systems
• Preparing relevant documentation.
• Use of specialised equipment and tools.

This full-time 48 month supervised apprenticeship will provide you with in-depth training relevant to the industry and will require an organised and innovative applicant who has the ability to multitask.

Who We Are?

Community Solutions employs trainees and apprentices across Queensland and places them with host employers in real workplaces. From day one, you are supported with training, mentoring and regular check-ins to help you succeed.

What can we offer you?

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• A Weekly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions
• Leave entitlements Annual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
• Ability to obtain a certification and vast range of industry skills and experience
• An Employee Assistance Program- a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available 

So what's next...

If this is the opportunity for you, the click ‘Apply Now’ below.  You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident to qualify.