Position Description

Volvo Group Australia has an opening for an Apprentice Auto Electrician to join our collaborative Sydney dealership located in Prestons. Be the hero of our business while you open the doors to endless career opportunities starting with a 4 year program that will give you the tools, experience and exposure to become a fully qualified Auto Electrician.

Earn while you learn! VGA's apprenticeship offers practical, on-the-job experience that leads to a nationally recognised qualification, Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology. You'll be working with a world leader in transport solutions and have the opportunity to learn from a team of highly skilled, Volvo-trained Auto Electricians. This is an amazing opportunity not to be missed!

About us:
At VGA we strongly believe in a future where sustainable and efficient transport and infrastructure solutions are essential for any society to prosper, where collaboration and diversity increase speed and solve societal challenges. Our solutions improve the everyday life of our customers and for the society at large, today and tomorrow.

About you:

• Be working towards or completed Year 12 with a pass in Maths and English
• Have a genuine interest in the heavy vehicle automotive industry
• Completed or working towards a Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation/Automotive Electrical Technology would be advantageous but not essential
• Motivated and willing to learn
• Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
• Flexible team player with good communication skills
• Share Volvo Group's values: Customer Service, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance.

Benefits:

• Competitive apprentice pay rates + generous tool allowance
• Fortnightly paid wages + additional company-paid superannuation payments
• Supplied uniforms and PPE
• Develop professionally with paid training and study leave
• The opportunity to enhance your career, with global career opportunities
• Loyalty is valued - VGA Service Recognition Program
• Diverse international team workshop environment with a strong alignment to VGA's core values
• Discounted Private Health Insurance and Dental
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite staff car parking

Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy, and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to forming a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Functional Area

Aftermarket

About us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands - Volvo, Volvo Penta, UD Trucks, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.

The Volvo Trucks brand has been built up over decades and enjoys a solid position worldwide. It is one of the world's best known and respected brands within the commercial vehicle industry. It is associated with the core values quality, safety and environmental care. With Volvo Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. Together we move the world we want to live in and help our customers keep their promises.

Employment/Assignment Type

Apprenticeship

Last application date

12-Feb-2021

Volvo