Job Description
Your new opportunity:
The team at Penske Australia have a rare opportunity for a 2nd Year Apprentice Diesel Mechanic to join the experienced and dedicated team at our Darwin branch.
In this role you will be mentored through the last of your apprenticeship while carrying out servicing work in our on-highway side of the business. This is a varied position that involves a high level of commitment to safety, customer service and ability to represent Penske as a technical specialist
About You:
This is an outstanding opportunity to develop a dynamic and fulfilling career with a global leader. When you're accepted into the Penske Apprenticeship Program, you will work under the guidance and mentorship of our passionate and talented technicians and receive formal internal and external training.
* Have completed your 1st, or 2nd Year, and studying a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
* Have a mechanical aptitude and take pride in completing work to a high standard
* Have a passion for vehicles, engines or the automotive industry demonstrated through previous work experience and/or hobbies and interests.
* Have a strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills associated with your chosen trade.
* Be motivated to achieve individual and team goals and objectives by actively contributing to the work on hand.
* Demonstrate a commitment to Health and Safety.
* Offer strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on excellent customer service.
Added benefits:
* Above award hourly rate + OT + tool allowance + benefits.
* Work across a diverse range of premium products: mtu, Detroit, Allison Transmission, Western Star Trucks, Dennis Eagle and MAN Truck & Bus.
* Full Time Position, 38 hour working week
* Penske Power-Up Day - An additional paid day off for all permanent employees!
* Refer a friend and we'll pay $4,000 for Diesel Technicians & $1,000 for all other roles (conditions apply).
* Commitment to providing market leading training and development programs.
* Upskill your career with paid skills gap training.
* Diverse on and off-Highway career opportunities available across Australia & New Zealand.
* Work with the latest technology and innovation in our modern and clean workshops.
* 19 locations across Australia & New Zealand.
* Commitment to career development and progression.
* Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training.
* Reward and Recognition Programs.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Family Friendly benefits.
* Access to discounted travel, health insurance & motor vehicle leasing options.
About Penske:
With over 1,300 employees across Australia and New Zealand, Penske is an iconic brand in both the business and racing worlds and a Fortune 500 company with a global presence. Operating across some of the most dynamic on and off-highway markets in the country, including road transport, energy solutions, mining, rail, defence and commercial marine and the leading distributor of premium power systems solutions.
Be ambitious. We are.
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We value and embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do!
If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Veterans, with Disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse.