Apprentice Spray Painter Body Repairer

Transdev Queensland is currently seeking a full-time Apprentice Spray Painter Body Repairer to join our Asset Maintenance team at our bus depot located in Capalaba. Capalaba is a suburb located in the Redland City area, about 20-25 km east-southeast of the Brisbane CBD with a typical travel time of around 35 minutes by car. 

In this role you will be learning to assist in the repair, preparation and refinishing of buses under the guidance of qualified tradespeople. The role provides hands-on training in vehicle body repair, surface preparation, spray painting, and finishing techniques while working towards a nationally recognised trade qualification - Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer.

About Us 

At Transdev, we don’t just move people — we empower communities. As a global leader in mobility solutions, we deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable transport services across Australasia. From buses to trains, ferries to light rail, our teams work together to ensure every journey matters.

With more than 100,000 employees worldwide, our purpose is clear: serve the common good through mobility. We thrive on diverse thinking, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to inclusion. Our values — Care, Share, Dare, Deliver — guide everything we do.

We offer

• A supportive, well-established team who celebrates success and encourages collaboration to support your onsite training and formal study
• Access to sophisticated tools, systems and programs and ongoing training to help you be the best you can be
• Uniform provided and laundered 
• Weekly pay cycle
• Access to discounted private health insurance, the Maxxia Rewards Program and gym subsidy program
• An Employee Assistance Program 
• Onsite employee events 
• Support to obtain your Medium Rigid licence

What you bring

• Trade work experience is advantageous, but not essential
• An enthusiasm to learn and receive feedback
• A strong focus on safety
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work under instruction 
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Computer literate in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Full Australian working rights (an Australian citizen or permanent resident)
• A current car licence or the ability to obtain one
• Availability to work a rotating roster including Saturday morning

Diversity, equity, and inclusion at our core

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation and drives better outcomes for the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and gender identities, including First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, and those from culturally diverse communities.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let us know at ***********@transdev.com.au – we’re here to support you.

Ready to apply? 

If you are ready to start your career working for a global public transport and mobility organisation, we’d love to hear from you by clicking Apply now.