As an Apprentice Body Repairer / Panel Beater, you will be responsible for repairs to the Transdev John Holland Bus fleet. We have opportunities at our Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley (near Bondi Junction train station) depots. 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 are currently recruiting Panel Beater Apprentices for our January 2024 intake.
We offer:
A monthly rostered day off (RDO)
4 weeks annual leave
Opportunities for paid overtime
A mixture of on the job and classroom training
Free staff bus from Redfern or Central station to all depots in the mornings and afternoons (departure times vary)
Paid TAFE training held at Wetherill Park
Tools, boots and uniforms supplied
Uniform laundering facilities
About you:
Must have some proven hand-on mechanical and/or automotive experience including the use of related hand and power tools.
Current C class drivers licence and be willing to upgrade to MR drivers licence (if required)
Commitment to an apprenticeship opportunity including TAFE study
Computer literacy with the ability to record accurate maintenance information.
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
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:
Port Botany: Free all-day street and site parking is available
Randwick: Site parking available and close to public transport (bus and light rail)
Waverley depot: Approximately 600 metres walk from Bondi Junction train station.
Please note there will be a requirement to work across all 3 Region 9 depots (Port Botany, Randwick and Waverley) throughout the course of the 4-year apprenticeship.
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.
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 warren.carney@transdevjohnholland.com.au or call 0477 796 019
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.