Electrical Apprentice (1st-4th Year) - Service and Projects

BREC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BREC is seeking a 1st Year Electrician Apprentice, with opportunities for 2nd–4th Year progression, to work across residential and commercial projects in Melbourne. You’ll learn fault finding, service, maintenance, and smart-home installations while supported by experienced electricians.

Applicants should have 6 months of electrical experience (1st year) or be currently enrolled in an electrical apprenticeship with TAFE, plus a White Card, driver’s license, and basic tools.

Qualifications

• 1st Year: at least 6 months' electrical industry experience.
• 2nd–4th Year: currently in an electrical apprenticeship and up to date with TAFE.
• All years: valid Australian Driver's Licence and reliable transport.
• All years: White Card.
• All years: basic electrical hand tool kit (specialist tools provided).

Responsibilities

• Learn fault-finding, troubleshooting and service work.
• Gain experience across new builds, renovations, and automation projects.
• Work alongside experienced electricians and learn proper on-site conduct.
• Develop professional communication and teamwork while visiting client sites.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Teamwork

Punctuality

Good communication

Education

TAFE training (Electrical)

White Card

Tools

Basic electrical hand tools

Job description

Electrical Apprentice (1st-4th Year) - Service and Projects

BREC is a growing, quality-first electrical contractor based in Abbotsford, working across Melbourne on everything from small service calls to high-end residential and bespoke commercial projects.

We're taking on a 1st Year Apprentice and a 2nd, 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice. Both will work across the full range of our work, alongside experienced electricians who take the time to teach.

Our aim is simple: every BREC apprentice finishes their apprenticeship as one of the most thoroughly trained electricians in the industry. You'll get hands-on experience across more types of electrical work than you would almost anywhere else – so when you qualify, you're ready for anything.

This isn't a role for someone giving the trade a go. It's for apprentices who have made up their mind, bring a positive, forward-thinking attitude, want to learn the trade properly, and want to build a long-term career with us once they qualify.

What You'll Learn

- Fault-finding and troubleshooting

- Service, maintenance and upgrade work

- New builds and renovations, from rough-in to fit-off

- Lighting, automation and smart-home technology

- Data, security and access control

- Testing and compliance

- How to work professionally in clients' homes and on site

Why BREC?

- Learn the whole trade, not just one corner of it

- Work alongside experienced A-Grades and Leading Hands who take the time to teach

- Exposure to automation and technology most apprentices never get near

- Monthly RDOs and steady hours (7:00am–3:30pm)

- A positive, supportive crew where people look forward to coming to work

- A real career after you qualify – stay on as an A-Grade, run sites, or move into automation, project management or service

What We Need From You

1st Year

- At least 6 months' experience in the electrical industry

2nd–4th Year

- Currently in an electrical apprenticeship and up to date with TAFE

- Able to transfer your training contract to BREC

Everyone

- Current Australian Driver's License and reliable personal transport

- White Card

- Basic electrical hand tool kit (we'll provide all specialist tools and testing equipment)

- Drive and enthusiasm – you bring good energy to the team every day

- A positive, forward-thinking attitude

- A growth mindset – you take feedback on board, ask questions and want to get better every day

- Reliable and punctual

- Pride in neat, careful work

- Good communication and teamwork

How It Works

3. Interview and site visit with our team

ABOUT US

Culture comes first at BREC. We care about doing the job properly, whether it's a small service call or a big project, and we keep things simple: clear communication, efficient processes, and a team that looks out for each other – physical and mental health included.