Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Technician & Auto Electrician Apprentice Academy
24/09/2025
30/12/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Patterson Cheney Support Centre
Automotive Workshop
Patterson Cheney Cars and Trucks proudly employs over 1,000 dedicated team members. As one of Australia's leading automotive businesses, we represent a diverse range of brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Isuzu UTE, Mahindra, Isuzu Trucks, MAN, Western Star, Iveco Daily, and Dennis Eagle.
We are honoured to have been recognised as the VACC Automotive Employer of the Year for 2023, 2024, and 2025, earning us a distinguished place in the Hall of Fame.
Since our founding in 1915, our success has been built on a foundation of exceptional customer service, strong family values, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in all that we do.
Job Description
What does Westar & Patterson Cheney's Truck Apprenticeship look like?
Westar Trucks houses leading Truck Brands such as Isuzu, Western Star, MAN and Dennis Eagle. In particular, Isuzu Trucks has been the market leader in Australia for the last 30 years and continues to lead the Australian truck market with its range of models.
The Westar & Patterson Cheney Apprentice Academy is the future of our business. We offer industry-leading training and development to ensure that all Academy Graduates have the knowledge and skills for a successful and rewarding career in the heavy vehicle industry.
Trucking is one of the most stable industries where people can start their careers. Trucks are always in constant need to transport and service industry.
“Truck technicians regularly earn 1.5x more than the traditional mechanic.”
As a heavy vehicle apprentice, we will provide you with all the necessary training, experience and support to develop into a fully qualified heavy vehicle technician.
You will undertake a Certificate 3 in Heavy Vehicle Commercial Mechanical Technology (AUR31116)
Your training continues beyond the classroom, with continuous on-the-job and national Original Equipment Manufacturer training.
State-of-the-art facilities, including the latest computer diagnostic equipment.
Opportunities to represent Patterson Cheney Trucks at National and International Competitions.
Be rewarded for your hard work as a valued workshop team member.
Desired Skills and Experience
Who are we looking for?
Completed a Cert II in heavy vehicle automotive
Completed or currently completing Year 12, VCAL or pre-apprenticeship program.
Have a current driver's licence (Preferred).
Ambitious, reliable and well-presented.
Motivated, eager to learn and committed to completing a 4-year apprenticeship term.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems with a desire to learn.
A strong understanding of safety in the workplace.
Available to commence in January 2026.
What do we offer?
Westar & Patterson Cheney Group offers equal employment opportunity and access to all benefits and opportunities.
We offer automotive industry experience, including training in all dealership areas (sales, service parts, and pre-delivery).
Employers nationwide highly regard this powerful combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.
Becoming a Westar & Patterson Cheney Apprentice Academy member is more than just starting a job; it’s building your career.
We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer looking to employ qualified candidates of any gender, race, religion or age with full rights to work in Australia. We will not be taking agency candidates.
