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Role overview

This opportunity is designed to help you begin a career pathway toward becoming a qualified Heavy Vehicle Technician. You’ll gain practical experience while training on a globally recognised brand that is committed to more sustainable transport solutions.

About Scania New Zealand

Scania has grown from modest beginnings in Sweden more than 130 years ago into one of the most respected names in the commercial vehicle sector worldwide. In New Zealand, the business works as a team to develop solutions suited to local road conditions and transport needs.

The workplace is described as energetic, enjoyable, and supportive, with a family-style culture built around initiative, determination, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to join the company at a time of ongoing change and innovation in the transport industry.

What the apprenticeship includes

Paid learning while you build trade skills
Uniforms and personal protective equipment provided
Guidance and coaching from experienced trades professionals
Competitive pay
Direct employment with a Scania branch
Supervised practical training on the job
Formal off-site training through MITO and the Scania Training Centre
Exposure to advanced products used across several industries
Chance to take part in the global Scania Top Team technician competition
Ongoing learning and development
Subsidised medical insurance
A collaborative, inclusive, supportive, friendly, and fun team environment
Opportunity to contribute to Scania’s focus on digitalisation, autonomous vehicles, electrification, and sustainability

Who this role suits

The ideal person brings maturity, a responsible attitude, and a proactive, hands-on mindset. You should have a solid work ethic, be self-driven, be comfortable working as part of a team, and be willing to commit to a structured training program. A pre-trade qualification is required.

Application and checks

Applicants must have full New Zealand working rights. As part of the recruitment process, candidates will need to complete pre-employment testing, police checks, and a medical assessment. The employer welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, and cultural heritages as part of its equal opportunity and diversity commitment.

Location

The position is available at the company-owned Hamilton branch in Waikato, New Zealand.

Additional information

This role is part of the Scania Apprenticeship Program, combining supervised workplace training with formal technical education. The employer emphasises that applicants will have a real voice in the business and not simply be treated as a number.

Apprentice Technician - Waikato