Apprentice Diesel Technician

When you join the Penske group of companies, you are joining a global family that is genuinely committed to investing and supporting our employees to grow and develop their skills to reach their potential.

With over 1,200 employees across 19 sites in Australia and New Zealand, Penske Australia & New Zealand represents a diverse portfolio of leading on- and off-highway brands including Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Detroit, and Allison Transmission.

We recognise our employees are at the core of our success. We foster a culture that embraces diversity, we're passionate about safety and proud of our dynamic and inclusive working environment where our leaders walk alongside us. Our strategy is providing employees with state-of-the art facilities, extraordinary career opportunities and creating the best work environment where our employees feel connected to our values and objectives.

Our Apprentices

Our team in Mackay are seeking applications for a mid-year Apprenticeship Program intake in 2024.

This is an outstanding opportunity for both school leavers and mature aged candidates 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 training through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Upon completion of your 4-year apprenticeship, you will have earned a trade qualification that is recognised globally.

Nationally Accredited Trade Certificate being offered:

Apprentice Diesel Technician

AUR31116 - Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

About You

• Completed Year 11 (or equivalent).
• Have a mechanical aptitude and take pride in completing jobs to a high standard.
• A passion for vehicles, engines or the automotive industry demonstrated through work experience and/or hobbies and interests. 
• A strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills associated with your chosen trade.
• Motivation to achieve individual and team goals and objectives by actively contributing to attain results.
• A commitment to Health and Safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on excellent customer service.

At Penske, we foster a culture that embraces Ownership, where we do what we say and go the extra mile. We demonstrate our Passion through continuous improvement to ensure that we are the best and make things happen.  We are proud of our strong, diverse Team that makes us stronger together and our Integrity underpins all our relationships so we trust and can be trusted. But, it's fostering our culture of Caring where we seek to understand others so we all go home safe for the moments we love.   

We focus on the OPTICs - Do you? 

We reserve the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.