Job Description

Kickstart Your Career as an Automotive Apprentice – Get Hands-On, Learn from the Best, and Accelerate Toward a High-Gear Future in the Auto Industry!

Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty and Launch an Exciting Career in the Automotive Industry?

As an Automotive Apprentice, you’ll be working side-by-side with experienced technicians, learning the skills and gaining the knowledge you need to become a fully licensed pro!

At the 401 Group of Companies, we want to focus on not who you are, but who you CAN be! We strive to hire exceptional employees who see themselves as trailblazers, trendsetters, creators, do-ers, catalysts, go-getters, and influential leaders in all aspects of who they aspire to be daily.

Location: 353 Manitou Drive, Kitchener

Compensation: $20-$24 per hour

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform services based on general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Perform the tasks described in the repair orders efficiently and accurately.

• Contact the shop foreman and/or service advisors if additional work is required.
• Use appropriate tools, test equipment, and report defective or poorly functioning equipment to the supervisor.
• Ensure that the shop is clean and tidy.
• Perform other tasks, based on management requirements and instructions

What You Bring to the Table:

• High school education or equivalent
• 1+ years of auto service technician experience
• Working towards your 310S certification
• Strong communication skills
• Above average technical skills

• Valid G Driver's License and acceptable driving record

So why work for us?

• The 401 Group of Companies is privately owned and 100% Canadian
• 40+ State-of-the-art facilities including a "Google-like" call centre and an 80,000 sq. ft. centralized service "Hub"
• A fun, fast-paced, and high-energy work environment with exciting initiatives and rewarding perks.
• Personalized coaching, mentoring, and training focused on both individual growth and team success.
• Empowering you to grow with meaningful career path planning and advancement opportunities.
• Health & wellness benefit enrollment opportunities
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Enjoy exclusive employee pricing on automotive parts and service, along with a special discount at the Blackshop.
• Perkopolis Enrollment
• On-site Parking

The 401 Group of Companies, is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing Elite Business Management Groups offering a full line of automotive, recreational vehicle, powersport and marine products and services. Our headquarters is located in the thriving city of Cambridge, Ontario. Our brands include but aren't limited to Kia, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Buick, GMC, Yamaha, 401 Auto Financing, CampMart and Grand River Boats.

If you have a growth mindset like us, we'd love to see your resume and have a conversation. The opportunities at the 401 Group of Companies are endless!

This posting reflects a current and active opening.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. The 401 Group of Companies Recruiting Team is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact HR, 226-535-9077 or careers@401auto.ca

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.