Apprentice Electrician

Visy; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Visy Board Carole Park is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to develop hands-on electrical maintenance and troubleshooting skills while learning from experienced tradespeople in a supportive, safety-focused team.

This full-time fixed-term apprenticeship runs Monday to Friday, 6.30 am to 3.00 pm with overtime opportunities. You’ll support the maintenance team, complete your TAFE studies, and build a long-term career in the electrical trade.

Qualifications

• Complete Year 12 or equivalent.
• Interest in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop fault-finding skills in automated packaging.
• Work with PLCs and variable speed drives.
• Develop mechanical skills through trades teamwork.
• Attend TAFE and complete coursework.
• Maintain strong safety mindset and adhere to procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC systems

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Year 12 or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tooling

Job description

• Monday to Friday day shift role with opportunity for overtime
• Career progression opportunities for high-performing apprentices
• Develop practical skills in a supportive and safety-focused team

As an Apprentice Electrician at Visy Board Carole Park, you’ll develop practical skills in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting while learning from experienced tradespeople in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

This is a full-time fixed-term apprenticeship, working Monday to Friday, 6.30 am to 3.00 pm, with overtime opportunities available. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll support the team in keeping our manufacturing plant operating safely, efficiently and reliably while completing your TAFE studies.

What you’ll do:

• Develop strong fault-finding skills in an automated, high speed food packaging environment.
• Frequent exposure to PLC and data based variable speed drive systems and hardware.
• Develop your own mechanical skills due to close working relationships with other trades.
• Attending TAFE and completing coursework to complete your apprenticeship.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing.

What you’ll bring:

• Complete Year 12 or equivalent.
• A genuine interest in electrical and mechanical systems and a desire to build a long-term career in the electrical trade.
• Strong work ethics, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Career Growth:Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy day shift hours and overtime opportunities.
• Perks:Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and salary sacrifice options.