Apprentice - Technician

Do you have a passion for Automotive? A new and exciting career opportunity exists for an ambitious and passionate individual looking to ignite their career as an Automotive Apprentice at Dalby Ford.

You know cars, you can almost identify them from the headlights alone. You understand ‘that new car feeling’ and what it means to bring a customer together with their dream car.

Arguably the most important job in this Company, you are responsible for keeping our valued customers on the road safely, maintaining their second biggest purchase. Joining our team of high-performing, successful Technicians, you will report directly to the Service Manager. On top of vehicle and service maintenance such as diagnosis and repairs, the successful applicant will develop additional skills to help them throughout their career with Eagers. You will work your way up to the highest Automotive Technician qualification recognised globally. 

Dalby Automotive, is the newest addition to Toowoomba Automotive Group which currently represents the Ford brand across Toowoomba and Roma. As a subsidiary of Eagers Automotive we are working towards our vision of being Australia’s most admired Automotive Group and we have the talent to make it happen, along with 111 years of rich company history as a legacy. With over 8,000 employees across Australia ad NZ, and a footprint in every capital city- there are endless options for progressing your career. We are more than just automotive retailing; we are a multi-faceted cohort of great people doing great things.

About this role:

• General servicing and maintenance of vehicles
• Planning each job for maximum efficiency
• Repairing and maintaining in line with manufacturer and dealership requirements
• Identifying and repairing technical issues
• Identifying and recommending additional work as required
• Ordering parts (where necessary) from Parts Department; and
• Completing quality and timely work to meet Customer needs as per Repair Order instructions

What you need to be successful: 

• Valid Australian Work Rights
• Valid Australian Manual Drivers Licence
• Display an exceptional quality of workmanship, reliability and efficiency
• Great attention to detail
• A positive “can do” attitude
• Already obtained Cert II in Automotive Vocational Preparation would be advantageous but not essential

 What’s on offer:

• Get paid to study!
• Support from a dedicated and professional team and manager
• Buddy System with a highly experienced, qualified Technician
• Access to ongoing professional development and career progression within a national leading Organisation
• Discounted health insurance and Employee purchasing policy for finance, insurance and vehicles
• Employee Assistance Program - coaching

 As part of Eagers Automotive, we strongly believe in our Core Values: Integrity | Inclusiveness | Owner’s Mindset | Agility