Apprentice Bus Mechanic (Internal Only)
Fullers360 · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Maintaining buses
- Performing repairs
- Following instructions
What they ask for
Interest in automotive mechanics, mechanical aptitude, positive attitude, health and safety awareness, flexible hours, good communication, full clean driver's licence, legal right to work in New Zealand.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
Fullers Group and Waiheke Bus Company have an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for an individual to kick-start their Automotive Heavy Engineering career! We are looking for anyone interested in mechanics/engineering and who truly wants to build a career within the industry.
To support this high-profile operation, we have a dedicated and motivated maintenance team who work in a well-supported workshop base on Waiheke Island.
The Waiheke Bus Company operates commuter and tourist bus services on Waiheke Island, with the maintenance team providing maintenance services to our fleet of buses to ensure availability, reliability, and safety to a high standard of repair, in compliance with regulatory authorities and inspections.
The ideal candidate for this apprenticeship position will have:
- an interest in automotive mechanics (specifically buses and larger vehicles)
- be able to demonstrate a mechanical and practical ability
- have a positive attitude & a good work ethic
- an awareness of health and safety
- be flexible regarding working hours
- be able to follow instructions
This role requires excellent communication skills and a team orientated approach to your work. A full, clean drivers licence is essential, and ideally, you will be based on Waiheke Island.
The team you will be working in has a ton of experience and learning from them will be a real bonus for your career. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fun team for a reputable tourism company.
If this sounds like your next opportunity, apply online today, and include a tailored cover letter letting us know why you are the best fit for the role.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Applying for this job
What to show on your CV
- It needs a professional licence or registration. Put yours near the top, with its number if the profession uses one.
- It asks for a driver licence. Say which class you hold, and whether it's full.
- For the work it describes, like "Maintaining buses", give an example from your own experience, with a result you can talk about at an interview.
Our guides to the New Zealand CV format, cover letters and interview questions cover the rest.