Just over a year and a half later he is now learning the tricks of the trade in a totally different area of the business.
“I used to do a bit of everything,” Jason said.
“From cleaning to gardening to general yard maintenance, wherever I was needed pretty much.”
However, as the company fleet grew so did the need for company mechanic, Jimmy Hooper, to have some assistance in the workshop. So, Jason was offered an apprenticeship as a mechanic.
He now spends his days alongside Jimmy servicing and repairing the fleet vehicles and said he was thoroughly enjoying the role and the challenge of taking on a new trade.
“I am learning heaps already and the apprenticeship has just started,” Jason said.
“They are a great family to work for and are genuinely good people.”
Making sure all vehicles are in compliance with safety regulations is a must at Goodfellows, which is comforting to know when you’re hiring a vehicle that you may have never driven before.
Having an on-site mechanic and apprentice mechanic is a beneficial aspect to the Goodfellows business, especially with such a large fleet across the region.
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