1st Year Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

As a
1st Year Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
, you will be responsible for repairs to the Transdev John Holland Bus fleet. We have opportunities at our
Randwick and Port Botany depots
for our January 2026 intake. Your work will support the public transport industry across bus Region 9 in Sydney's iconic Eastern Suburbs. Your skills will support the connection between families, friends, and future generations. Help us deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable journeys. Please note successful applicants may be able to start before January depending on business requirements.

We offer:
Junior 1st year pay rate $19.70ph (includes industry allowance)

A monthly rostered day off (RDO)

4 weeks paid annual leave

Training on new Electric Vehicle technology

Free staff bus from Central station and/or Redfern to both depots in the mornings and afternoons (departure times vary)

A FREE Opal card is available for work and personal travel

Paid TAFE training held at Wetherill Park

Tools, boots and uniforms supplied

Uniform laundering facilities

About you:
Must have some proven hands-on automotive or mechanical experience including the use of related hand and power tools.

Must have a current NSW drivers licence (Ps accepted) and be willing to upgrade to HR drivers licence if required.

Commitment to a 4-year apprenticeship opportunity including TAFE study at Wetherill Park

Computer literacy with the ability to record accurate maintenance information

Please note that if you have any relevant automotive or mechanical experience that is not shown on the resume please include a cover letter with as much information as possible about your automotive or mechanical experience

Job description:
Assist qualified tradespeople in the repair, servicing, maintaining and inspection our fleet of buses and ancillary vehicles

Road testing of vehicles as required

Manage ignition engines and other systems.

Diagnose brake, steering and suspension systems.

Repair transmissions and drivelines.

Identify, report and repair vehicle defects.

Hours of work:
6am-2.30pm (Monday to Friday)

Depot locations:
Please note that that we have 3 depots (Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley (close to Bondi Junction) and there will be a requirement to work at all 3 depots on a regular basis throughout the course of the 4-year apprenticeship.

Randwick: All day site parking available and close to public transport (bus and light rail)

Port Botany: Free all-day street and site parking is available

Waverley depot: Approximately 600 metres walk from Bondi Junction train station.

Please note that TAFE study is held at Wetherill Park.

All successful applicants must complete a national police check and medical including drug and alcohol check. Must also supply checkable work references and work-rights in Australia such as a passport or birth certificate

If you are as passionate about delivering unparalleled service as we are, then click the 'Apply now' button to complete your application form.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Warren Carney at
or call
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We support applications from people representing all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and/or Intersex (LGBTI) and people with disabilities. We respect religious beliefs and ethnicity.

Transdev John Holland Buses (TJHB) is a joint venture partnership between Transdev Australasia and John Holland combining the know-how of one of the world's leading mobility companies and one of the nation's leading integrated infrastructure, transport and building companies.