Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Apprenticeship

Ready to turn your passion into a profession?

Join Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) and kick-start your career with a paid apprenticeship that combines hands-on learning, industry-leading technology, and real career opportunities. Work on powerful trucks and buses, learn from the best in the industry, and become part of a team that's helping drive the future of transport.

What’s in it for you?

• A 4-year paid apprenticeship
• Earn a Volvo Group funded Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Company provided uniforms, on-site laundry, and weekly tool allowance
• Yearly rate increases in line with our Employee Agreement
• Opportunities at the end of your apprenticeship to become dual qualified (Auto-Electrical qualification) and grow within the company
• A real team culture where your team have your back
• Discounted health insurance, wellness support and free onsite parking

What we’re looking for

• A genuine interest in trucks, engines and machinery
• Someone keen to learn and happy to be hands on
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Someone with initiative and strong communication skills
• A problem solver who enjoys figuring things out
• No previous mechanical experience is needed, just your full commitment to the 4 year apprenticeship.

Where you will work

You will be based at our VCV Brisbane North dealership in Pinkenba, working with a workshop team of Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Trades Assistants, Apprentices, Service Advisor’s and Costing Clerk’s. Our Brisbane North dealership runs two shifts from Monday to Friday – day shift of 6:30am to 2:30pm and afternoon shift of 2:30pm to 10:30pm.  

Getting Started

If you are 16 years or older and ready to start your mechanical career, please see the steps below to join our 2027 apprentice intake!

1. Submit your application with an up-to-date resume
2. Complete a short video interview if you are shortlisted
3. Attend a candidate Assessment Day on Thursday 30th July if successful after your video interview
4. Applicants who are successful after the Assessment Day will be asked back to the dealership the following week for a formal interview.

Successful applicants will be subject to Volvo alcohol and drug screening, full workplace fitness medical check and reference checks.

Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to your recruitment process. 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.