Job Description
Trade Assistant - Junior Chance| Pathway to Apprenticeship| Caloundra GWM
Trades Assistant – Junior Chance | Pathway to Apprenticeship
Caloundra GWM | Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Start Your Automotive Career with Caloundra GWM
Are you a motivated young person looking to start a career in the automotive industry?
Caloundra GWM is looking for a Junior Trades Assistant to join our busy Service Department.
This is an entry-level opportunity designed for someone who wants to learn, work hard and prove themselves, with the potential to progress into a Light Vehicle Mechanical Apprenticeship.
No previous workshop experience is required.
We are looking for the right attitude, reliability and genuine interest in cars – we can help teach you the rest.
About the Role
Working alongside our qualified technicians and workshop team, you will gain practical exposure to how a professional dealership workshop operates.
Your duties will include:
Assisting qualified technicians with workshop tasks
Helping prepare vehicles and work areas for servicing and repairs
Moving and parking vehicles around the dealership
Maintaining a clean, secure and organised workshop
Cleaning workshop equipment, bays and common areas
Assisting with basic vehicle checks and workshop duties under supervision
Collecting and returning parts as required
Learning correct workshop procedures, WHS requirements and dealership standards
Supporting the workshop team wherever required
The Opportunity
For the right person,



we see this role as a potential pathway into an automotive apprenticeship.
You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your reliability, work ethic, mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn while gaining valuable experience in a dealership setting.
An apprenticeship is not automatically guaranteed; however, a team member who performs well and demonstrates the right attitude may be considered for an apprenticeship opportunity with our business.
We're Looking for Someone Who:
Has a genuine interest in cars and the automotive industry
Is keen to learn and isn't afraid of hands-on work
Turns up on time and is reliable
Takes direction and listens to experienced team members
Is willing to ask questions and learn from mistakes
Takes pride in keeping their work area clean and organised
Understands that everyone in the workshop contributes to the team
Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Wants an opportunity to build a long-term automotive career
A current or progressing driver's licence is mandatory.
Why Join Caloundra GWM?
You'll be joining a growing dealership and working alongside experienced automotive professionals who can help you develop practical skills and industry knowledge.
This is a great opportunity for a school leaver or junior candidate who may not have automotive experience yet but knows they want to work with cars and is ready to put in the effort to build a career.
If you're looking for more than just a job and want an opportunity to work towards becoming a qualified automotive technician, we'd like to hear from you.

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