Apprentice Electrician

Borg; City of Mount Gambier; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award apprentice wages

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Porta Products in Mount Gambier is offering an Electrical Apprenticeship. You will work alongside experienced tradespeople in a modern manufacturing environment, focusing on automation, robotics, and control systems while training toward a recognised electrician qualification.

This hands-on apprenticeship pays above-award wages, with a clear pathway to a long-term career within an Australian-owned business.

Qualifications

• Year 12 completion or nearing completion is required.
• Certificate II in Electrotechnology is required or in progress.
• Experience or exposure in electrical trades, engineering or manufacturing is desirable.
• Strong literacy and numeracy with ability to read technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced tradespeople and industry professionals.
• Develop practical electrical trade skills in a modern manufacturing environment.
• Complete a nationally recognised trade qualification.
• Earn above-award apprentice wages and build a long-term career with Porta.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Reading technical documentation

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Year 12 completed or nearing completion

Certificate II in Electrotechnology

Job description

About Us

At Porta Products, we're building more than Australia's next-generation manufacturing facility. We're building the future of manufacturing and creating opportunities for the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Job Details

About Us

At Porta Products, we're building more than Australia's next-generation manufacturing facility. We're building the future of manufacturing and creating opportunities for the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

As a proudly Australian-owned family business, we're investing in a world-leading, state-of-the-art production facility, powered by advanced automation, cutting-edge technology and innovative manufacturing processes.

Electrical Apprenticeship

Ready to take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career?

As an electrical Apprentice at Porta Products, you'll work alongside experienced tradespeople and industry experts while learning the skills required to become a qualified electrician.

This is a hands-on opportunity to develop practical trade skills in a modern manufacturing environment, working with advanced automation, robotics, control systems and leading edge technology.

As you progress through your apprenticeship, you'll complete nationally recognised trade training while gaining invaluable workplace experience and earning above-award apprentice wages.

About You

We're looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to begin their career in the electrical trade. Ideally, you will have:

• Completed year 12 or be nearing completion
• Commenced or completed a Certificate II in Electrotechnology
• Completed work experience in an electrical trade, engineering or manufacturing environment
• A genuine interest in technology, machinery and how things work
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, including the ability to read technical documentation, follow instructions and perform measurements and calculations accurately
• Demonstrated commitment through school, sport, part-time work, volunteering or community involvement
• A strong attendance record, reliability and a positive attitude towards learning
• A willingness to embrace new challenges and work safely as part of a team

Most importantly, you are motivated to learn, take initiative and develop the skills needed for a successful trade career.

As part of the selection process, applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment which includes functional, audiometric, drug and alcohol testing.

What's On Offer

At Porta, we're committed to developing tomorrow's tradespeople and future leaders.

You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Learn from experienced tradespeople and industry professionals
• Build technical and practical skills in a modern manufacturing environment
• Gain exposure to world-leading technology, automation and advanced manufacturing systems
• Complete a nationally recognised trade qualification
• Earn above-award apprentice wages
• Build a long-term career with an Australian-owned business
• Be part of a team shaping the future of Australian manufacturing

This is more than an apprenticeship. It's the beginning of a career journey that could see you progress from apprentice to qualified tradesperson, and, in time, become one of tomorrow's leaders.

Porta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.