Careers
Apprenticeships at Suttons Trucks Arncliffe
Kickstart a hands-on career with a nationally recognised qualification and get paid while gaining hands-on experience.
Suttons Trucks Arncliffe are proud to offer Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic and Auto Electrician apprenticeships.
We are now recruiting 1st Year Diesel Mechanic Apprentices for 2026, with 5 positions available for motivated students eager to jumpstart their career!
Why Become a Diesel Mechanic Apprentice?
- Paid, on-the-tools experience in a professional workshop.
- Mentoring from qualified technicians across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Exposure to modern diagnostic tools and real-world problem solving.
- A skills-shortage trade with strong job demand, security and clear pathways into senior technician, supervisor and management roles.
Pay, Perks & Extras
We back our apprentices with benefits that make a real difference:
- All training paid for
All training expenses are covered by Suttons Trucks Arncliffe - this includes TAFE - Heavy VehicleDiesel Mechanic, MTA, manufacturer training (Cummins, Eaton, Meritor, Dana, Kenworth, DAF, Isuzu). - Above-award pay
An additional $5,000 per year on top of award rates (regardless of age or Year 12 completion). - Wellbeing leave
One paid wellbeing day each year, on top of annual and personal leave for an employee to take at their discretion. - Uniforms provided
All uniforms plus jumpers, beanies and undershirts are provided to employees at no charge. - Toolbox Starter Kit valued at $2,500
Each first year apprentice will be allocated a brand new toolbox starter kit valued at $2500.00 after 3 months of employment. - Plus many more benefits
- Medibank corporate health discount
- MLC corporate super program access
- Perkbox retail discounts
- Birthday & tenure recognition
- Team-building activities
- Monthly staff lunches (food trucks, Frangos, BBQ)
- Employee vehicle-purchase discounts
Apply today by sending your resume to:
Emily McClurg – Communications Manager
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Why work at Suttons Trucks?
- Uniforms provided – no charge to employees
- (1) paid wellbeing day per year
- Private Health Insurance Corporate discount – Medibank
- Access to Corporate Super Fund program – MLC
- Perkbox Membership – Deals and discounts with well-known retail brands
- Birthday and tenure anniversary recognition
- Team building activities – 2023 events included Drift Day & Seafood Buffet at Star Casino
- Monthly all staff lunches – Food Trucks, Frangos, El Jannahs, BBQs
- Employee discounts on vehicle purchasing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counselling
- $1000 incentive for successful staff referrals
Our values
How we work together, what we stand for and what makes us unique encompass what we call The Spirit of Suttons. Our Spirit can be captured in one word:
P.R.I.D.E.
- Professional
- Responsive
- Innovative
- Dependable
- Exceptional
It underpins the way in which we conduct our business, interact with our customers and operate as individuals.
Now hiring
Full time Permanent Role
Hourly rate: $40 - $50p/h depending on experience
Based: Suttons Trucks Arncliffe
Based: Suttons Trucks Arncliffe
Suttons is recognised as Australia’s leading and most trusted family owned and operated automotive retail group. We aim to be the benchmark in elevating the customer experience to a whole new level, further enhancing our reputation as an iconic and trusted brand.
Suttons Trucks Arncliffe are offering a fantastic opportunity to join the service workshop team. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Technician to work both day and afternoon shift on a rotating roster. This role requires you to perform mechanical diagnosis, repairs, and servicing of a range of heavy vehicles.
About the role
- Heavy diesel vehicle servicing and repair – Isuzu, Kenworth & DAF
- Mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnosis
- Complete work orders and inspections of equipment
- Work alongside Isuzu’s #1, #3 and #7 top technicians in Australia
- Complete CitNow videos on all operations you work on
- Work closely with our Pre-Delivery, Parts and Accessory teams
- Maintain a clean organised work area
- Complete all jobs in a timely manner and to the highest of standard
About you
- Trade Qualified Motor Mechanic
- Strong Commitment to safety – No short cuts
- Current NSW driver's licence – Manual operation
- Time management skills and attention to detail
- HR/HC driver's licence preferred
- Examiners licence preferred
- Strong sense of self-motivation and enthusiasm with a high work ethic and 'can do' attitude
- Reliable with a good work ethic
- Attention to detail and strong organisation skills
- Looking for a long-term career in a fast paced and growing industry.
We can offer you
- Secured career - permanent ongoing role
- Opportunities to grow within the service department
- Training opportunities – onsite plus manufacturer training
- Excellent working conditions
- Work in a supportive workplace environment
- Opportunity to be mentored by our highly skilled team
- Certificate III in Light or Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Ongoing technical training career development opportunities
- Uniforms supplied
- Tool allowance
- Employees discount on vehicle purchasing
- Employee Assistance program providing confidential counselling
- Wellbeing day off once a year
- Perkbox with thousands of deals and discount
- Internal Recognition Award
- Up to $1000 for successful staff referrals
- Access to Private Health Corporate
- Discounts with Medibank
Interested?
If you are interested, please fill in the following form.
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