Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Employing over 1200 staff in 11 locations across New Zealand, C3 Limited is a market leader in New Zealand’s port related product and cargo handling, adding value to our client’s businesses by providing solutions to their transport and logistics needs.

Business growth is placing increased demands on the diverse range of heavy machinery that C3 Limited use to handle products at the port. Our small Napier workshop is one of nine around the country that maintains, and repairs heavy machinery used by C3 Limited in the port environment.

We have an apprenticeship on offer for someone who has previous experience in a mechanical environment or who has done some study towards becoming a mechanic.

The person we are looking for needs to be energetic, methodical and keen to get their hands dirty – does that sound like you? You will also need to have an aptitude with machinery and be prepared to start at the bottom before you can work your way up.

Being an apprentice requires a commitment to three years of studying, attending classes, tutorials and passing assessments in a structured environment where your progress is monitored by MITO an external training provider.

Essential requirements for the position are:

• A strong focus on Health & Safety 
• An interest in working with heavy machinery
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to teamwork
• A commitment to studying and capability to learn
• A positive personality and motivation
• Physical fitness and resilience
• Taking pride in your work

If you think you have got what it takes to be an apprentice mechanic and want to join our team, then please submit your application online and tell us what attributes you have that would make you a good apprentice mechanic.

As part of C3’s commitment to health & safety the successful applicant will undergo a pre-employment medical as well as drug and alcohol test.