Light Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship – 1st Year

  • Ferntree Gully
  • Permanent
  • Thu Mar 5 00:34:01 2026
  • 74150

Love working with cars and keen to turn your passion into a career?

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships is currently seeking a motivated 1st Year Light Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice to join a reputable automotive workshop located in Ferntree Gully, VIC.

This is a great opportunity to begin your career in the automotive industry while gaining valuable hands-on experience and working towards a nationally recognised qualification, all while earning a full-time wage.

What you’ll gain:

  • Full-time employment while completing your apprenticeship
  • Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • Practical experience working alongside skilled technicians
  • Exposure to modern vehicles, tools and diagnostic technology
  • Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your apprenticeship
  • Opportunities for long-term career development in the automotive industry

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting qualified mechanics with servicing and repairs
  • Learning to diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle issues
  • Assisting with work on engines, brakes, suspension and transmissions
  • Using workshop equipment and specialised tools safely
  • Maintaining a tidy and organised workshop environment

About you:

  • Passion for cars and the automotive industry
  • Enjoy hands-on work and practical learning
  • Reliable, motivated and eager to develop new skills
  • Committed to completing a 4-year apprenticeship
  • Driver’s licence (preferred but not essential)

If you’re looking to start your career in the automotive industry and learn from experienced professionals in a supportive workshop environment, apply now and take the first step towards becoming a qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.