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Form of workThe Lindsay Group proudly operates an extensive Rural and National Transport and Logistics business across various locations connecting growers, regional communities and businesses with cities and sellers of fresh food across Australia. As part of the group Lindsay Transport is the largest transporter of fresh produce in Australia, specialising in temperature sensitive, time-slotted freight into Central Markets and major Grocery Distribution Centres to help our customers best meet their national supply chain needs. Lindsay Rural and the Hunters business provide essential services and products to rural Australia across most Australian growing regions.
Today we employ over 1,800 exceptional individuals, with roughly 35% based in Regional Australia, and together we service over 1.5 million tonnes of temperature-controlled freight every year across the country.
The Role:
Reliability is the cornerstone in transport and to ensure reliability we make sure our fleet is maintained to the highest level. To help us achieve this we are looking for an Apprentice Diesel Mechanic to join our workshop team in Brisbane.
Whether you have already begun your apprenticeship, or you are seeking to take your first steps into the field of mechanics, we value those who are motivated and eager to learn.
The variety of exposure to different vehicles in this role ensures no two days will be the same and that your growth as an apprentice won’t slow down.
You will complete a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology with an opportunity to upskill to second trade; and will be supported by dedicated OEM training.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with repair, replace, maintain and test a high volume of company vehicles and related mechanical and electrical components
- Completing work in a safe and efficient manner
- Servicing vehicles in line with company servicing schedule
- Accurate completion of all paperwork associated with fleet maintenance and repair
- Assisting with attending to breakdowns and accidents as required
- Engaging in hands on learning alongside fully qualified tradesmen
- Attending all classes as part of your training plan as provided by the relevant registered training organisation.
To succeed in this role, we anticipate you will be able to demonstrate:
- Participation and following directions for all on-the-job training
- Attending the training organisation to participate in off-the-job training as scheduled
- Maintaining a Training Record Book and ensure that it is updated weekly
- You must be enthusiastic, professional & reliable with good communication skills
- An aptitude for hands-on work and operating with a range of tools and equipment
- A commitment to work health and safely
- Basic computer skills
- And above all, the willingness to learn and enjoy what you are doing
Lindsay Australia operates with a culture of honesty and openness.
If you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be joining a team where creativity, diversity and innovation are encouraged. We pride ourselves on our values and it doesn’t matter what we are doing we strive every day to work the “Lindsay Way” - https://www.lindsayaustralia.com.au/
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
