As a 1st Year Apprentice Panel Beater, you will be responsible for repairs to the Transdev John Holland Bus fleet. We have an opportunity at our Randwick depot for the January 2025 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.
We offer:
Junior 1st year pay rate $19.70ph (rate effective January 2025 and 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 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
Access to discounted Fitness Plus gym membership
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 to construct and repair metal bus bodies and trailers, using hand tools and power tools.
Accident repair and fleet refurbishment.
Ensure bus presentation meets vehicle presentation standards.
Identify, report and repair vehicle defects.
Hours of work:
6am-2.30pm (Monday to Friday)
Depot locations:
The Randwick depot has all day site parking available and is close to public transport (bus and light rail)
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.
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 warren.carney@transdevjohnholland.com.au or call 0477 796 019
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.