Apprentice

Otis; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis invites motivated individuals to start their career with an Apprenticeship in Mechanical Trades, with intakes for 2027 at Unit 3 130 Frederick Street, Welland, Adelaide SA. You will rotate between Service and Construction, gaining hands-on electrical and mechanical skills while delivering customer-focused outcomes.

The program emphasizes proactivity, curiosity and a passion for elevator technology. A strong work ethic, valid Australian work rights, and a preference for those seeking a

Qualifications

• Work rights - You must be a permanent resident or citizen, or be a relevant visa holder with full working rights in Australia.
• Highest level of education - A minimum of Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent is required.
• Drivers license - A valid driver’s license is mandatory.

Skills

Proactivity

Curiosity

Self-starter

Interest in elevator industry

Enthusiasm

Education

Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent

Pre-apprenticeship undertaken

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Country: Australia Location: LOC7057: Unit 3 130 Frederick Street, Welland, Adelaide SA 5007, Australia

Kickstart your career with an Apprenticeship at Otis! Intakes commencing now for 2027. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Mechanical Trades Apprentice. We will consider applicants for their 1st year, or they can join Otis to complete from their 2nd or 3rd year of an existing apprenticeship.

About the role

Our apprentices are trained in the Installation, Modernization, Servicing, and Repairing of Elevators, Escalators, and Travelators. You will gain and apply both electrical and mechanical knowledge, skills and abilities, to troubleshoot and creatively solve problems across a variety of work challenges. You will gain maximum exposure to the business by rotating between the Service and Construction businesses throughout the life of your apprenticeship. You will get to work closely with our customers and develop exceptional customer service skills.

To be considered you will need to address the following in your 1 page cover letter

• Work rights - You must be a permanent resident or citizen, or be a relevant visa holder with full working rights in Australia.
• Highest level of education - Including if any pre-apprenticeship has been undertaken. A minimum of Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent is required.
• Drivers license - A valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• Proactivity, curiosity and enthusiasm - Otis is looking for self-starters with a strong passion for innovation and an interest and willingness to learn.
• An interest in the elevator industry - We are keen to develop employees through a long term career with Otis.
• Relevant work and/or work experience - Explaining any relevant transferrable knowledge, skills and abilities that align to the role.
• A demonstrated aptitude and interest in working with technology - To show an ability to work with smart/intelligent systems and higher end technology solutions.

What we offer

Strong and market competitive remuneration and conditions. Specialist in-house developed elevator and escalator technical training. Opportunity to work on latest technology with the industry leader with highest safety and quality standards. Workplace policies, practices, and learning to help you thrive and grow in your career. Otis is an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace and committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work. We strongly encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law.

To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.