1st Year Apprentice Electrician - Power Generation

Hunter Power Systems Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Power Systems Pty Ltd – Beresfield NSW is seeking a motivated 1st Year Apprentice Electrician to join our team. This full-time four-year apprenticeship will develop skills in diesel generators, control systems, switchboards, and temporary power equipment, with learning across our workshop, rental fleet and customer sites.

You will train under qualified tradespeople, completing TAFE studies and gaining practical experience from day one.

Qualifications

• The applicant should be honest, reliable and hard working.
• Commitment to completing a four-year electrical apprenticeship and the associated TAFE studies.
• Interest in electrical systems, machinery, engines or how equipment works.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembly, wiring, testing and commissioning of generator systems.
• Work with generator control systems, switchboards, circuit breakers, batteries and charging systems.
• Assist with electrical fault-finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical information.
• Install and test electrical components, cabling and control equipment.

Skills

Hand tools familiarity

Mechanical interest

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organised

Safety awareness

Reliable and punctual

Teamwork

Education

Electrical trade qualification

TAFE studies

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Power tools

Job description

Hunter Power Systems Pty Ltd – Beresfield NSW

Hunter Power Systems | GenRent is seeking a motivated and mechanically minded 1st Year Apprentice Electrician to join our team in Beresfield. This is a unique opportunity to complete your electrical apprenticeship while developing valuable specialist skills in diesel generators, electrical control systems, switchboards, automatic transfer systems and temporary power equipment. You will learn in our fully equipped generator workshop and, as your skills and experience develop, accompany qualified tradespeople to customer sites across the Hunter Region and beyond. You will work on generator systems ranging from small portable units through to mine specification and large industrial power systems used in mining, defence, infrastructure, agriculture, aged care, construction and commercial facilities.

About you

Be honest, reliable and hard working

Be interested in electrical systems, machinery, engines or how equipment works

Be reliable, punctual and willing to learn

Follow instructions and work safely

Have good practical, problem-solving and communication skills

Work logically, carefully and in an organised manner

Be comfortable working with tools and machinery

Hold a current Australian driver licence, with a minimum P1 licence

A full-time, four-year electrical apprenticeship

A nationally recognised electrical trade qualification

Structured, supervised training with experienced tradespeople

Hands-on experience from the beginning of your apprenticeship

Exposure to electrical, mechanical and generator control systems

Varied work across our workshop, rental fleet and customer sites

Experience across a broad range of industries and equipment sizes

The opportunity to develop specialist, highly transferable power-generation skills

A supportive team environment within an established Newcastle business

About us

Established in 2010, Hunter Power Systems specialises in generator sales, service, repairs, projects and engineered power solutions. Our rental division, GenRent, operates an extensive fleet of generators. Our Beresfield facility includes a dedicated workshop where our team undertakes generator servicing, repairs, overhauls, upgrades, control-system work, mine-specification modifications and new generator builds. We are a close-knit local team with experienced electricians, generator technicians and electrical engineering capability.

What you will learn

Working under the supervision of qualified tradespeople, you will progressively learn to:

Assist with the assembly, wiring, testing and commissioning of generator systems

Work with generator control systems, switchboards, circuit breakers, batteries and charging systems

Assist with electrical fault-finding, repairs and preventative maintenance

Read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical information

Install and test electrical components, cabling and control equipment

Assist with generator upgrades, mine-specification modifications and equipment builds

Gain practical exposure to diesel engines and mechanical generator components

Service and maintain equipment from the GenRent hire fleet

Prepare, inspect and test rental equipment before and after hire

Use electrical test equipment, hand tools and power tools safely

Attend customer sites with experienced field technicians as your competency develops

Maintain accurate service records and keep the workshop safe and organised

Complete the required TAFE studies and workplace training for your apprenticeship

What we are looking for

You do not need previous trade experience. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, genuine interest and commitment.

The successful applicant will:

Be honest, reliable and hard working

Be committed to completing a four-year electrical apprenticeship and the associated TAFE studies

Be interested in electrical systems, machinery, engines or how equipment works

Be reliable, punctual and willing to learn

Follow instructions and work safely

Have good practical, problem-solving and communication skills

Work logically, carefully and in an organised manner

Be comfortable working with tools and machinery

Be willing to undertake both workshop and field-based work

Work well as part of a small, supportive team

Hold a current Australian driver licence, with a minimum P1 licence

Have the legal right to work in Australia

Be able to meet the inherent physical requirements of the position

Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening

Completion of work experience, a pre-apprenticeship course, or subjects involving electrotechnology, engineering, metalwork, automotive or industrial technology will be viewed favourably but is not essential.

What we offer

A full-time, four-year electrical apprenticeship

A nationally recognised electrical trade qualification

Structured, supervised training with experienced tradespeople

Hands-on experience from the beginning of your apprenticeship

Exposure to electrical, mechanical and generator control systems

Varied work across our workshop, rental fleet and customer sites

Experience across a broad range of industries and equipment sizes

The opportunity to develop specialist, highly transferable power-generation skills

A supportive team environment within an established Newcastle business

The foundation for a long-term career in electrical power generation

Applications close 30 September 2026, however, we encourage applicants to apply immediately as applications will be assessed on an as received basis. Start date negotiable for right applicant. TAFE to commence 2027.