At Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE), we design, build, and maintain world-class road transport equipment made tough for the Australian outback. As a proud family-owned business with over 40 years of experience, we lead the industry with quality, innovation, and a team culture built on integrity, ownership, and teamwork.
About the Role
As a Vehicle Spray Painting Apprentice, you'll learn the skills and techniques to deliver high-quality paint finishes on a range of heavy vehicle and trailer components. You'll work alongside experienced tradespeople and be supported to achieve your qualification.
Trade qualification: Certificate III Automotive Refinishing Technology
Duration: Full time, four year apprenticeship, combining on the job training and TAFE block release training
Location: Bruce Rock, WA 6418
Key responsibilities include:
• Preparing vehicle surfaces through cleaning, sanding, and masking
• Learning accurate paint mixing ratios and colour matching techniques
• Applying primers, topcoats, and clear finishes to vehicle surfaces
• Inspecting and rectifying surface defects to ensure premium quality
• Collaborating with experienced painters to meet production timelines
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures
About You
• A strong work ethic, initiative, and willingness to learn
• A genuine interest in developing a career within the trade area
• Reliable transport to Bruce Rock WA 6418 and current driver's licence is desirable
• Valid forklift ticket or willingness to obtain one
• Basic to intermediate computer literacy
Why BRE?
At BRE, our people are the foundation of our success. We invest in our team, our technology and our community, creating an environment where you can grow, contribute, and take pride in what you do.
What we offer:
• Internal movement and progression across 4 sites in WA (Bruce Rock, Forrestfield, Port Hedland and Geraldton)
• Access to salary packaging for your car with a novated lease
• Access to hundreds of everyday savings through Flare Benefits (exclusive discounts on well-known brands)
• Employee Referral Program (up to $5000 per referral)
• Mental health support and EAP services available to you and your family
• Access to a variety of leave options including Study Leave, Volunteer Leave and options to purchase additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Service recognition awards
Start here and go anywhere with BRE.
Apply now and join us in delivering innovation, quality, and reliability or call for a confidential chat