Electrical Apprentice - First year

John Holland • Contract • Australia • 3w ago

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day. That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

We are looking for an aspiring Electrical Apprentice that will have the opportunity to kick-start their career with Australia’s leading rail contractor and will learn from a team of expert tradespersons who are committed to delivering exceptional projects.

At John Holland we see our Electrical apprentices as our future rail leaders in the field, and you’ll complete the learning and development with the support from our experience and dedicated electrical team in the field that’s designed to arm you with the skills needed for a big future in our industry.

As an Electrical Apprentice you’ll gain practical on the job experience while receiving extensive training and a Certificate III in electrotechnology. Apprenticeships are typically for four years with the ability to complete earlier.

Over the 4-year term of the apprenticeship you’ll gain skills and experience with:

•   Low Voltage Installations
•   Signalling equipment Installations
•   Rail Signalling Control System testing/maintenance

Working conditions:

•   Primarily based on site in the Pilbara region of WA
•   Workshop and site based work throughout apprenticeship and career.
•   Outside of formal training schedule, work will typically be on a roster of 14 days onsite followed by 7 days of rest and recreation leave
•   John Holland will cover the cost of successfully completed TAFE units
•   Must be able to provide own transport to travel to TAFE

To be successful in this role you must have:

•   A genuine passion for Electrical Work.
•   An ability to undertake manual/physical work
•   Completed a pre-Apprenticeship course in Electrotechnology (Preferred)
•   Ability to work at heights
•   Ability to follow instruction and work effectively in a team
•   And understanding of WHS
•   Excellent communication skills
•   Strong work ethic
•   An ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure
•   Motivated and reliable

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives. Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other minority groups are encouraged to apply.