Junior Light Vehicle Apprentice Mechanic

22 hours ago

Townsville QLD, Australia Community Solutions Group Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

Location: Townsville

Duration: 4-Year Apprenticeship

Benefits: Salary Packaging + PPE Provided + Corporate Gym Access

Kickstart your career in the automotive industry

Community Solutions is seeking two enthusiastic and mechanically minded individuals to join a 4-year Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology with a growing franchise business based in Townsville.

You'll receive wrap-around training and support, learning hands-on from industry professionals. The business services a wide range of vehicles and offers everything from standard servicing and logbook maintenance to air conditioning, brake repairs, fuel injector work, and radiator servicing.

What You'll Learn

You'll gain the skills and knowledge to service and repair mechanical components including engines, transmissions, and suspension systems. Tasks you'll be trained in include:

  • Servicing air conditioning and HVAC systems
  • Repairing electrical systems
  • Soft soldering and oxy-acetylene welding
  • Servicing and maintaining battery electric vehicles
  • Testing, charging and replacing batteries
  • Communicating effectively in an automotive workplace
  • Inspecting, servicing, and repairing auxiliary braking systems

About You

We're looking for individuals who are:

  • Passionate about cars and working with their hands
  • Mechanically minded and eager to learn
  • Reliable, with good communication and teamwork skills
  • Safety-conscious and understand WHS importance
  • Good with hand-eye coordination and practical tasks
  • A valid driver's licence (or close to gaining)
  • Completed or partially completed a Cert II in Automotive or Engineering

What's in It for You?

  • Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 of your income tax-free
  • Meal & Entertainment Benefits: Up to $2,650 tax-free
  • All PPE Provided
  • Weekly wage paid directly by Community Solutions
  • Annual Leave & Personal Leave entitlements
  • Regular mentoring and site visits from a dedicated Field Officer
  • Access to a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification and industry experience

Ready to Apply?

Click 'Apply Now' to start your journey toward a rewarding automotive career

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.

We can't wait to hear from you

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