Apprentice Boilermaker

Programmed GO; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Industrial Maintenance is seeking a motivated 1st year Apprentice Boilermaker for the NSW Hunter region (Tomago / Newcastle). You will work closely with qualified tradespeople and gain hands-on experience to progress toward your trade qualification.

You will learn to cut, shape, assemble and weld steel, operate a range of workshop machinery, and gain exposure at client sites. The apprenticeship runs four years with on-the-job training and TaFE study, offering a path to leadership

Qualifications

• Must be motivated to learn and have a positive attitude to safety.
• Teamwork and a positive attitude in a safe, productive environment.
• Ability to follow direction with attention to detail.
• Ability to listen and understand customer and company requirements.
• Commitment to building a long-term career.
• Year 10 or equivalent completed.
• Driver's licence preferred but not essential.
• Pre-apprenticeship course completion is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut, shape, assemble and weld steel.
• Operate and maintain a wide range of workshop machinery.
• Gain exposure to workshop environments and client sites.
• TAFE training alongside hands-on, on-the-job learning.
• Four-year apprenticeship with potential to move into leadership roles later.

Skills

Motivation to succeed

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Listening to requirements

Long-term career

Year 10 completed

Driver's license preferred

Pre-apprenticeship advantageous

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Year 10 completion

Job description

At Programmed we are passionate about sourcing great local talent and providing our people with opportunities for growth and development. We have a long and proud history of employing apprentices in our business with many of our leaders having started their careers undertaking an Apprenticeship.

Who are we

Programmed Industrial Maintenance is a leading provider of industrial maintenance solutions to the mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities and infrastructure industries, leveraging scale to deliver localised services efficiently. Working with Programmed Industrial Maintenance means you will become part of the Programmed family: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal wellbeing and safety.

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join our NSW (Hunter Industrial Region) team as a 1st year Apprentice Boilermaker, based in Tomago / Newcastle. Working closely with qualified and experienced tradespeople, Supervisors and even other Apprentices you will gain valuable skills & knowledge to ultimately secure your trade qualification (Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade).

As an Apprentice Boilermaker you will learn how to cut, shape, assemble and weld steel and use and maintain a wide range of machinery, and will have exposure working in a workshop environment as well as various client sites. Your week will incorporate learning the trade at Tafe where you will and receiving hands-on, on-the-job training. We will invest in you over the four year apprenticeship so you can continue your career with us, with potential to move into Leadership roles such as a Site Supervisor or Operations Manager in the future. An apprenticeship can open up a world of possibilities.

Skills and Experience

• Motivation to succeed and a willingness to learn;
• Values team work and has a positive attitude to working in a safe and productive manner;
• Ability to follow direction with excellent attention to detail;
• The ability to listen and understand customer and company requirements;
• Commitment to building a long term career;
• Completion of Year 10 or equivalent;
• A current Drivers License is preferred, but not essential; and
• Completion of a relevant pre-apprenticeship course is advantageous, but not essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity to begin your career with an industry leader. It is the ideal role for someone who has a genuine desire to pursue a career in the Industrial Maintenance industry.

A January 2027 commencement is anticipated.

Who are we?

Programmed Industrial Maintenance is a leading provider of industrial maintenance solutions to the mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities and infrastructure industries, leveraging scale to deliver localised services efficiently. Working with Programmed Industrial Maintenance means you will become part of the Programmed family: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal wellbeing and safety.

Programmed supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.