Electrical Apprentice: Full-Time Path to Electrician

Jpower Energy; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid trade school time

Supportive crew

Clear path to licensed electrician

Job summary

JPower Energy in Cairns is seeking a first-year apprentice to join our install crew. You’ll work alongside licensed electricians on real jobs from day one and learn the trade from basics through solar and battery systems.

As part of the apprenticeship, you’ll attend trade school, gain hands-on experience on residential, commercial and remote projects, and have a clear path to becoming a licensed electrician with ongoing support from an experienced crew.

Qualifications

• Keen to pursue a trade as an electrician.
• Reliable and punctual every day.
• Comfortable working outdoors, on roofs and in heat.
• Hands-on, eager to learn foundational electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist install crews with solar panels, inverters and batteries.
• Run cable, mount equipment and assist switchboard work.
• Support EV chargers, air-con and general electrical jobs.
• Work safely on roofs and at heights.
• Keep sites clean and look after tools and vehicles.
• Attend trade school as part of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Keen to become an electrician

Reliable & punctual

Outdoor work tolerance

Good with hands

Willing to learn

Driver's licence

Education

Year 10 or 12 completed

Job description

JPower Energy in Cairns is seeking a first-year apprentice to join our install crew. You’ll work alongside licensed electricians on real jobs from day one and learn the trade from basics through solar and battery systems.

As part of the apprenticeship, you’ll attend trade school, gain hands-on experience on residential, commercial and remote projects, and have a clear path to becoming a licensed electrician with ongoing support from an experienced crew.