Apprentice Electrician | January 2027 Intake

Otis SE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis is inviting applications for an Apprentice Electrician commencing January 2027 at our Port Melbourne site. You will learn through hands-on training in installation, maintenance, and repair of lifts and escalators, working with experienced technicians who mentor you throughout the program.

You will build practical electrical skills, gain exposure to complex systems, and contribute to service and construction environments while pursuing your electrical trade qualification.

Qualifications

• Currently completing an Electrical apprenticeship, preferably in your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year, or have completed a relevant electrical pre-apprenticeship qualification.
• Have completed a minimum of Year 10 or equivalent.
• Have full working rights in Australia.
• Have a genuine interest in electrical systems, technology, fault finding and hands-on technical work.
• Have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Be reliable, motivated and willing to learn.
• Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Have good communication and customer service skills.
• Be interested in developing a long-term career within the lift and escalator industry.
• Previous experience in the lift industry or another electrical, construction or trades environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the Installation, Modernisation, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of lifts, escalators and travelators.
• Work alongside experienced technicians and qualified tradespeople who will support and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.
• Develop practical electrical skills, including fault finding, testing, wiring, installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.
• Gain exposure to lift and escalator electrical systems, controls and associated equipment.
• Gain experience across different areas of our business, including Service and Construction.
• Learn to work safely in a highly technical and safety‑focused environment.
• Work with customers and develop strong communication and customer service skills.
• Build valuable industry knowledge and practical experience while working towards your electrical trade qualification.

Skills

Hands-on technical work

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Fault finding

Education

Year 10 or equivalent

Electrical pre-apprenticeship qualification

Electrical apprenticeship (1st–3rd year)

Job description

Apprentice Electrician | January 2027 Intake

Location: LOC7013 : Unit 1 & 2, 177 Salmon St, Port Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

At Otis, it’s our people who make us different. Join the Otis family, where collaboration, innovation and empowerment help our people build rewarding careers and reach new heights. Kickstart your electrical career with an apprenticeship at Otis! We are looking for motivated individuals who are currently completing their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of an Electrical apprenticeship, or who have completed a relevant electrical pre-apprenticeship qualification, to join our team as an Apprentice Electrician, commencing in January 2027. If you enjoy hands‑on technical work, problem‑solving and learning how electrical and mechanical systems work together, this could be the opportunity for you.

About the role

As an Apprentice Electrician at Otis, you will gain practical, on-the-job experience while developing the electrical and technical skills required to build a long‑term career in the lift and escalator industry. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will:

• Learn about the Installation, Modernisation, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of lifts, escalators and travelators.
• Work alongside experienced technicians and qualified tradespeople who will support and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.
• Develop practical electrical skills, including fault finding, testing, wiring, installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.
• Gain exposure to lift and escalator electrical systems, controls and associated equipment.
• Gain experience across different areas of our business, including Service and Construction.
• Learn to work safely in a highly technical and safety‑focused environment.
• Work with customers and develop strong communication and customer service skills.
• Build valuable industry knowledge and practical experience while working towards your electrical trade qualification.

What we offer

At Otis, we are committed to supporting our apprentices throughout their training and career development.

You will receive:

• Specialist technical training in elevator and escalator systems.
• Hands‑on learning alongside experienced technicians and industry professionals.
• Exposure to a variety of electrical systems, equipment, work environments and technical challenges.
• Workplace learning and development opportunities designed to help you grow your skills and career.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• The opportunity to develop a long‑term career within the lift and escalator industry.

Employment with an organisation committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

What you will need

• Be currently completing an Electrical apprenticeship, preferably in your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year, or have completed a relevant electrical pre‑apprenticeship qualification.
• Have completed a minimum of Year 10 or equivalent.
• Have full working rights in Australia.
• Have a genuine interest in electrical systems, technology, fault finding and hands‑on technical work.
• Have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Be reliable, motivated and willing to learn.
• Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Have good communication and customer service skills.
• Be interested in developing a long‑term career within the lift and escalator industry.
• Previous experience in the lift industry or another electrical, construction or trades environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

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.