Automotive Apprentice (Heavy Diesel)
Lockheed Martin Corporation · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Assisting technicians
- Servicing vehicles
- Maintaining workshop tools
What they ask for
Pre-trade technical training or work experience essential; NCEA Level 1; full Class 1 motor vehicle licence; ability to obtain NZ Security Clearance; willingness to learn and strong work ethic.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
- Security clearance
About the job
Job Description
Job Title: Automotive Apprentice (Heavy Diesel)
Posting Start Date: 10/14/26
The Opportunity As an Automotive Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience while completing your trade qualification, working alongside skilled technicians to maintain and repair a diverse range of military vehicles and equipment that are critical to New Zealand Defence Force operations. You’ll learn on the job, build practical skills and develop a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the automotive industry.Key responsibilities
- Assist qualified technicians with vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs
- Support vehicle repairs to meet WOF, COF, safety and operational standards.
- Build your technical skills through structured on-the-job training
- Learning diagnostic and fault-finding techniques
- Carrying out inspections under supervision
- Maintaining workshop tools, equipment, and work areas
What you will bring
- Pre-trade technical training or work experience within the trade essential
- NCEA Level 1
- Full Class 1 motor vehicle Licence
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- An ability to meet and maintain a NZ Security Clearance