Kinnane's Car Clinic is a family-owned Repco Authorised Service centre that has proudly served our local community for over 35 years. We've built a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and quality workmanship, and we're looking for an Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a 2026 Year 12 school leaver who has a genuine interest in cars and wants to learn a skilled trade in a supportive, professional workshop.

About the Role

As an apprentice working alongside our experienced tradesmen, you'll learn how to:

- Work on a wide variety of vehicles
- Carry out logbook servicing, general servicing and repairs
- Detect, diagnose and repair mechanical faults
- Use modern equipment and up-to-date diagnostic technology
- Develop and maintain high standards of workmanship and efficiency

Advantages & Perks

- Early finish every Friday (2:00pm)
- No weekend work
- Guaranteed time off over Christmas
- Weekly pay cycle
- Friendly, supportive team setting
- Opportunity to build a long-term career with a well-established local business





Skills & Experience You don't need to know everything already - we're looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and pride in doing a job properly.

Ideally, you are someone who:

- Has a genuine interest in cars and the automotive industry
- Enjoys practical, hands-on work
- Can listen to instructions and is keen to learn
- Is reliable and punctual with a valuable work ethic
- Works well as part of a team
- Has, or is working towards obtaining, a manual driver's licence
- Has full working rights in Australia

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. If you don't have much to put on a resume yet, that's okay. Tell us a little about yourself, why you're interested in becoming a mechanic and why you'd like to work with us.

How to Apply

You can apply by

- Emailing your resume to [email protected]
- Calling us on (07) 3812 1877 3812 1877) during business hours
- Visiting our workshop at 13 Pound Street, West Ipswich
- Applying via Seek

Business Hours

- Monday–Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm

📌 1st Year Apprentice Mechanic - Light Vehicle (Ipswich)
🏢 Kinnanes Car Clinic
📍 Ipswich