Apprenticeships
at Patterson Cheney

Apprenticeships
At Patterson Cheney Cars and Trucks, we love giving both young and mature people the opportunity to join our family as an apprentice. We highly value apprentice’s contribution to our business and in return we offer them a great and stable career.
We do things a little differently to others in the automotive industry when it comes to apprentices, we value you and treat you with respect. We want to help you achieve your career goals and at Patterson Cheney they are endless. We promise to provide you with a safe, structured and inclusive environment as we partner together.

Career Opportunities
Gone are the days in the automotive industry when the only thing mechanics handled was oil and grease! Be a Technician, not just a mechanic! Today’s highly sophisticated automotive environment comprises skilled Technicians working with advanced machinery and computers on sophisticated motor vehicles.
Many of our Technicians have gone on to compete in State, National and even international competitions, testing their skills against the best in the industry. We are proud to say that on many occasions our Technicians have come away as winners.

So, how do you become an Apprentice?
We employ Apprentices from a variety of different avenues including School based, Tafe and directly. One is not better than the other, it just depends on the specific site’s requirements.
You can complete the Contact Us form on this page, ensuring you provide as much details and even a resume if possible.
Or you can speak to your School, Tafe or a partner like the VACC to help you become an apprentice.
One of the biggest advantages of Patterson Cheney is our strong presence in the market, with brands such as Toyota, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz and many truck brands across all of our locations it gives a great opportunity to everyone.