At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn to work on various vehicles and perform repairs in a hands-on environment.
- Company: Join Kinnane's Car Clinic, a trusted family-owned service centre with 35 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy early finishes on Fridays, guaranteed Christmas time off, and weekly pay.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team and build a long-term career in a well-established business.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in the automotive industry with supportive mentors and real-world experience.
- Qualifications: A genuine interest in cars and a willingness to learn are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
1st Year Apprentice Mechanic - Light Vehicle
Kinnane's Car Clinic is a family-owned Repco Authorised Service centre that has proudly served our local community for over 35 years.
We've built a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and quality workmanship, and we're looking for an
Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a
2026 Year 12 school leaver who has a genuine interest in cars and wants to learn a skilled trade in a supportive, professional workshop.
About the Role
- As an apprentice working alongside our experienced tradesmen, you'll learn how to:
- Work on a wide variety of vehicles
- Carry out logbook servicing, general servicing and repairs
- Detect, diagnose and repair mechanical faults
- Use modern equipment and up-to-date diagnostic technology
- Develop and maintain high standards of workmanship and efficiency
- Early finish every Friday (2:00pm)
- Guaranteed time off over Christmas
- Weekly pay cycle
- Friendly, supportive team environment
- Opportunity to build a long-term career with a well-established local business
Skills & Experience
You don't need to know everything already - we're looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and pride in doing a job properly.
Ideally, you are someone who
- Has a genuine interest in cars and the automotive industry
- Enjoys practical, hands-on work
- Can listen to instructions and is keen to learn
- Is reliable and punctual with a good work ethic
- Works well as part of a team
- Has, or is working towards obtaining, a manual driver's licence
- Has full working rights in Australia
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
If you don't have much to put on a resume yet, that's okay.
Tell us a little about yourself, why you're interested in becoming a mechanic and why you'd like to work with us.
- 13 Pound Street, West Ipswich
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
1st Year Apprentice Mechanic employer: Kinnanes Car Clinic
Kinnane's Car Clinic is an exceptional employer that offers a supportive and friendly environment for aspiring mechanics. With over 35 years of service in the community, we provide our apprentices with hands-on experience alongside skilled tradesmen, ensuring they develop their skills in a professional workshop. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through guaranteed time off over Christmas, early finishes on Fridays, and a focus on building long-term careers within our well-established family business.
