Title:  Apprentice Mechanic

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Veolia has an exciting opportunity for a Heavy Vehicle or Plant Apprentice Mechanic to join our friendly and supportive team based in Port Kembla. Working in a close-knit team, you will play a key role in the maintenance and servicing of a variety of heavy industrial and commercial waste vehicles, plant and equipment.

What's on offer

• Variety in daily work, opportunity to upskill and exposure to new equipment

• Training and development provided, career progression opportunities

• Career development if seeking leadership roles in the future

• Rotating Day and Afternoon shifts

What you'll be responsible for

• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing VES vehicles and equipment to meet operational needs and deadlines

• Ensuring all vehicles operate at maximum efficiency and comply with safety and environmental regulations

• Complete scheduled daily work tasks as directed by the Supervisor/Manager in an efficient and timely manner

• Collaborating with team members

• Completing accurate documentation and adhering to administrative procedures

• Promoting and driving Veolia’s ‘Always Safe’ safety culture

What you'll need to be successful

• Working toward or interested in obtaining your Heavy Vehicle/Heavy Machinery Mechanic trade qualification

• Strong safety focus with a proactive approach to improving safety and risk management 

• Heavy Rigid Licence desirable 

• Willingness to work within teams

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites.  We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

• Novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.