Every year Transport Repairs Ltd employs a new intake of apprentices for a start in January each year.
Thank you to all the applicants for our Apprenticeship program for 2026.
With overwhelming popularity and record submissions this year, we can now confirm all positions have been filled and the campaign for 2026 is now complete.
Transport Repairs wishes to extend a collective Thank you, to all applicants both successful and unsuccessful.
We appreciate not everyone has received the result they had hoped for, however this year across the board, applicants’ talent was exceptional.
With thanks,
Transport Repairs Ltd.
We are the Cummins engine dealer for Marlborough, Otago, and Southland; we are a Southpac Trucks dealer supporting the premier brands of DAF, Kenworth, and TRP products in Marlborough, Canterbury, Central Otago, and Southland. We are also an Isuzu Trucks authorised service centre for Central Otago. Our modern workshops have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including the latest diagnostic tools. Our parts department provides diverse products and high stock turnover, leading the industry. We support the road transport industry, are growing rapidly, and are part of the Dynes Transport and HW Richardson Group.
Transport Repairs are offering Heavy Automotive – Road Transport (Diesel Mechanic), Auto Electrical and Transport Engineering (Fitter Welder) Apprenticeships across the South Island starting January 2024. We are looking for keen, motivated individuals who seek a long and rewarding career in the heavy automotive industry. Diesel Mechanics, Auto Electricians and Transport Engineers are in very short supply world-wide and will continue to be trades that is in high demand. Completing an Apprenticeship sets you up for life in a career that grows with you and offers great opportunities with variety and locations.
The benefits of an Apprenticeship with Transport Repairs include…
Your will become part of one of New Zealand’s largest privately-owned company
You will be trained on premier global brands of Cummins, Kenworth and DAF
We will be introducing training on Hydrogen , EV’s and the latest developments as they arrive in NZ.
Your Apprenticeship will be managed by our internal training department and enhanced with additional job specific education
You are fully paid when attending training courses
We pay incentives for completing self-study
Uniform and personal protective equipment supplied
Our workshops are modern and well equipped
An Apprentice Tool Kit program that gets you started with a comprehensive tool kit.
As a Tradesman you will earn well above the New Zealand’s median wage
There is plenty of opportunity to work over-time and boost your take home pay
There is opportunity to relocate to other branch locations across the South Island
We offer discounted fuel and oil, discounted automotive parts, discounted Tyres
We offer a flexible staff account for your purchasing
A wellness programme that helps you pay for your weekend activities
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