Mathew Hopkins: From Parts Trainee to a Rising Star in Westar’s Parts Team

December 5, 2025

When Mathew Hopkins first walked into Westar Trucks in November 2023, he had no idea how quickly he would grow within the business. He started as a Parts Trainee and began his apprenticeship in April 2024 through MEGT and Skillinvest, completing his Certificate III in Automotive Parts Sales. The apprenticeship runs for two years, and Mathew completed it in full which set the tone for his rapid development in his career. Mathew’s day is a...

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Hayley Macleod: Pushing Boundaries and Setting the Standard

November 14, 2025

  When Hayley Macleod first walked through the doors at Westar Trucks in March last year, she had never even sat in a truck before. Less than two years later, she has been nominated for Kangan Institute’s 2025 Apprentice of the Year in Auto Parts, a remarkable milestone for someone who entered the industry completely fresh. But this recognition did not just appear. It is the result of Hayley’s hard work, determination, and her commitment...

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