Apprentice Technician - Palmerston North

Role Summary

Kick start your career & become a qualified Heavy Vehicle Technician. Train & work on a world-leading brand, in a company focused on sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

Life at Scania

From small beginnings in Sweden over 130 years ago, we’re excited to say that Scania today, is one of the world’s most recognised and respected commercial vehicle brands. 

Our focus is on sustainable transport solutions, and here at Scania New Zealand, we work together as a team to come up with solutions, tailor-made for our challenging New Zealand roads. 

We offer a dynamic and fun work environment, with a friendly, family culture. Our people are innovative, determined, and share team spirit. They ask questions like “why?” or “what if?” and go beyond what’s easy or expected. In return, we are strong on coaching and personal development, which allows people to grow within the company.

Now’s a great time to come on board Scania NZ, as we pioneer an exciting new era in transportation, made for New Zealand.  

If you are highly motivated and enjoy responsibility, you will thrive at Scania. Now is the time to make your mark. Are you ready? If you are, we want to hear from you.

Enjoy the benefits of working for a leader in the global heavy vehicle transport industry

• Learn a trade while earning
• Supplied uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Supportive mentoring and coaching from experienced tradespeople
• Competitive wages 
• Equal opportunity employer

About you

• Mature, responsible & ‘can-do’ attitude
• Good work ethic & self-motivated
• Willing to commit to structured training
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Willing to learn new skills

What we offer
We have a position available at our company owned Palmerston North Branch. The Scania Apprenticeship Program comprises:

• Subsidised medical insurance
• Direct employment at a Scania branch 
• Supervised ‘on-the-job’ training
• "Off-the-job’ training at both the local MITO & the Scania Training Centre
• Work with a state-of-the-art product – across multiple industries
• Opportunity to participate in the global Scania Top Team technician competition
• A dynamic and inclusive work culture – be part of a great team
• An environment that is supportive, friendly & fun
• Be part of the bigger picture – a company with a focus on digitalisation, autonomous vehicle, electrification and sustainability
• Continuous learning & training
• To apply

If you want to join a dynamic company with strong values, if you want to be more than a number and have a real voice, join us and start an exciting career in an international company. “Apply now” and submit your CV. 

You need to be a New Zealand / Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold valid working rights to apply for this role.

As part of our usual recruitment process applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, police checks and medical examination.

As an equal opportunity employer, supporting workplace diversity, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, genders and cultural heritages.