As a 1st Year Junior Apprentice Panel Beater, you will be responsible for repairs to the Transdev John Holland Bus fleet. We have an opportunity at our Randwick depot. 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:
1st Year wage: $19.08ph (Junior)
Training on new Electric Vehicle technology
A monthly rostered day off (RDO)
4 weeks paid annual leave
All day site parking is available at the Randwick depot and close to public transport (bus and light rail)
Free staff bus from Central station to the Randwick depot in the mornings and afternoons (departure times vary)
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.
Current NSW drivers licence (Ps accepted) and be willing to upgrade to MR 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.
Hours of work:
6am-2.30pm (Monday to Friday)
Depot locations:
Please note that this role is based at Randwick but there will be a requirement to work across all 3 depots (Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley) on a regular basis throughout the course of the 4-year apprenticeship.
Randwick: All day site parking available and close to public transport (bus and light rail)
Port Botany: Free all-day street and site parking is available
Waverley depot: Approximately 600 metres walk from Bondi Junction train station.
There is a free staff bus that runs from Redfern or Central station to all 3 depots in the morning and afternoon (departure times vary).
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 *************@transdev.com.au or call 0477 796 ***.
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.