Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic

GForce Recruitment; Geelong; Vor Ort; AUD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

gforce is recruiting an apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic for a leading Australian science and research organisation in East Geelong. You will work alongside qualified tradespeople to install, maintain and repair air conditioning and refrigeration systems while gaining practical, on-the-job experience.

The four-year program emphasizes safe work practices, documentation, and developing fault-finding skills with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Qualifikationen

• Genuine interest in building a career in refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Hands-on work with hand and power tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Reliability, punctuality and commitment to completing a four-year apprenticeship.
• Ability to take directions from tradespeople.
• Awareness of safety and ability to follow processes.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Aufgaben

• Assist tradespeople with the installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and support planned maintenance activities.
• Help maintain mechanical, refrigeration and hydraulic systems.
• Develop fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Test systems to confirm they are operating as required.
• Learn to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Complete accurate records and documentation.
• Work efficiently within established safety procedures and under supervision.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety awareness

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Jobbeschreibung

gforce is an employment and recruitment leader, employing over 500 people weekly, including apprentices, trainees, school-based trainees and labour hire staff. We offer apprenticeship, recruitment and inclusive employment services.

Ready to turn your mechanical aptitude into a rewarding trade career? We’re looking for a reliable, safety-conscious and motivated apprentice to join our team and complete a Refrigeration Mechanic apprenticeship with our client who is a leading Australian science and research organisation located in East Geelong.

Working alongside qualified tradespeople in a highly regarded and innovative environment, you’ll gain practical experience installing, maintaining and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems across a variety of refrigeration and mechanical plant. You’ll learn on the job in a collaborative team environment while developing the technical skills, safe work practices and documentation capability needed for a successful career in the industry.

Tasks include

• Assist tradespeople with the installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and support planned maintenance activities.
• Help maintain mechanical, refrigeration and hydraulic systems.
• Develop fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Test systems to confirm they are operating as required.
• Learn to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Complete accurate records and documentation.
• Work efficiently within established safety procedures and under supervision.

gforce is an employment and recruitment leader, employing over 500 people weekly, including apprentices, trainees, school-based trainees and labour hire staff. We offer apprenticeship, recruitment and inclusive employment services.

Ready to turn your mechanical aptitude into a rewarding trade career? We’re looking for a reliable, safety-conscious and motivated apprentice to join our team and complete a Refrigeration Mechanic apprenticeship with our client who is a leading Australian science and research organisation located in East Geelong.

Working alongside qualified tradespeople in a highly regarded and innovative environment, you’ll gain practical experience installing, maintaining and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems across a variety of refrigeration and mechanical plant. You’ll learn on the job in a collaborative team environment while developing the technical skills, safe work practices and documentation capability needed for a successful career in the industry.

Tasks include

• Assist tradespeople with the installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and support planned maintenance activities.
• Help maintain mechanical, refrigeration and hydraulic systems.
• Develop fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Test systems to confirm they are operating as required.
• Learn to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Complete accurate records and documentation.
• Work efficiently within established safety procedures and under supervision.

About you

To be successful for the role, you will have:

• A genuine interest in building a career in refrigeration and air conditioning.
• An interest doing hands‑on work and using hand and power tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Reliability, punctuality and commitment to completing a four‑year apprenticeship.
• Ability to take directions and follow instructions from tradespeople.
• Awareness of safety and committed to following processes.
• Good communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.

If you’re ready to learn, work hard and build a long‑term career in refrigeration and air conditioning, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, all genders, mature‑aged people and people with disability.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for any person who requests it to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

About gforce

gforce is a For‑Purpose Community Organisation that makes a difference in the lives of people and communities.
We are a full‑service employment and recruitment organisation that seeks to assist all job seekers, participants and employers.

We have served some communities for over 40 years and for others we are building new relationships. We believe in being genuinely part of communities we serve and embracing a community‑driven approach.