Apprentice Fire Technician (Junior Fire Technician)

seek.com.au; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Paid traineeship

Uniform and PPE

Tools supplied

Real training and support

Job summary

seek.com.au is hiring an entry-level Fire Protection trainee based in Melbourne. This full-time paid traineeship lets you earn while you learn and complete your Certificate II in Fire Protection (Inspection and Testing) with FPAS.

You’ll inspect and repair passive fire systems and fire equipment across Melbourne Metro, with some regional travel. No experience needed; bring drive to learn, reliability, and a readiness to work safely.

Qualifications

• No experience needed, just the right attitude.
• Must be driven, ready to learn a new trade.
• Current driver's licence; able to work at heights.
• Keen to learn and ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Inspection and repairs of passive fire systems
• Inspection and testing of fire equipment
• Working across a portfolio based mostly around Melbourne Metro, with some regional travel
• Logging results and defects properly, because doing it right matters

Education

Certificate II in Fire Protection (Inspection and Testing)

Job description

Fire protection isn't something people grow up dreaming about but maybe it should be. Every building needs it, the work never dries up and good techs are hard to find. We want to train the next one, is that you?

We're a small-to-medium company with a fast-moving crew and a family feel. We back each other in, we have a laugh and we care about whether you're happy. You won't just be a number here and you won't be stuck sweeping floors for two years.

We'll actually teach you the job.

Key responsibilities

• $60,000 per year, which is well above your typical apprentice wage
• Company car and fuel card
• Full-time, paid traineeship: earn while you learn
• Complete your Certificate II in Fire Protection (Inspection and Testing)
• Uniform, PPE and tools supplied
• A clear pathway to Cert III and a fully qualified fire technician role FPAS

What you'll be doing:

• Inspection and repairs of passive fire systems
• Inspection and testing of fire equipment
• Working across a portfolio based mostly around Melbourne Metro, with some regional travel thrown in
• Logging results and defects properly, because doing it right matters

About you

• No experience needed, just the right attitude
• Must be driven, ready to learn a new trade
• Turn up on time, ready to work, every time (non-negotiable)
• Current driver's licence
• Comfortable on ladders and working at heights
• Keen to learn and happy to ask questions

$60,000 per year, well above typical apprentice wage

Project bonuses available on top of wages

Company car and fuel card

Full-time, paid traineeship

Complete your Certificate II in Fire Protection (Inspection and Testing) + FPAS

Uniform, PPE and tools supplied

Clear pathway to Cert III and fully qualified fire technician

Real training and real support from our team

Let's be real for a sec:

This isn't a cruisy job.

You'll be on your feet, learning fast and working hard. We expect you to show up and give it a proper crack.

We want people who find system faults, not people who find excuses. We're a growing team, so there's nowhere to hide and no carrying any passengers. If you take pride in your work and finish what you start, you'll fit right in and you will be rewarded for it.

But here's the flip side of your hard work, we'll invest in you. You get real training and real support, plus a team that knows your name and has your back. We can offer you a career, not just a job.

If you're keen to learn from people who give a damn, hit apply and let's have a chat

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