Job Description
Trade Assistant - Junior Opportunity| Pathway to Apprenticeship| Caloundra GWM
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Trades Assistant – Junior Opportunity | Pathway to Apprenticeship
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Caloundra GWM | Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
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Start Your Automotive Career with Caloundra GWM
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Are you a motivated young person looking to start a career in the automotive industry?
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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.
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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.
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About the Role
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Working alongside our qualified technicians and workshop team, you will gain practical exposure to how a professional dealership workshop operates.
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Your duties will include:
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Assisting qualified technicians with workshop tasks
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Helping prepare vehicles and work areas for servicing and repairs
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Moving and parking vehicles around the dealership
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Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop
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Cleaning workshop equipment, bays and common areas
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Assisting with basic vehicle checks and workshop duties under supervision
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Collecting and returning parts as required
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Learning correct workshop procedures, WHS requirements and dealership standards
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Supporting the workshop team wherever required
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The Opportunity
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For the right person,



we see this role as a potential pathway into an automotive apprenticeship.
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You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your reliability, work ethic, mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn while gaining valuable experience in a dealership environment.
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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.
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We're Looking for Someone Who:
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Has a genuine interest in cars and the automotive industry
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Is keen to learn and isn't afraid of hands-on work
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Turns up on time and is reliable
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Takes direction and listens to experienced team members
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Is willing to ask questions and learn from mistakes
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Takes pride in keeping their work area clean and organised
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Understands that everyone in the workshop contributes to the team
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Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
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Wants an opportunity to build a long-term automotive career
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A current or progressing driver's licence is mandatory.
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Why Join Caloundra GWM?
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You'll be joining a growing dealership and working alongside experienced automotive professionals who can help you develop practical skills and industry knowledge.
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This is a outstanding 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.
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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.

📌 Trade Assistant - Junior Opportunity| Pathway To Apprenticeship| Caloundra Gwm
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