Electrical Switchboard Fitter Apprentice - Somerville

VES Electrical Solutions Pty.; Somerville; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VES Electrical Solutions in Somerville, Victoria 3912 is seeking an Electrical Switchboard Fitter Apprentice to join our manufacturing facility. The role requires completing a Certificate III Electrical Fitting and progressing through a structured apprenticeship.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in installing switchgear, wiring power and control circuits, reading schematics, fabricating enclosures, and testing circuits, while developing practical skills in a family-owned,

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• Genuine interest in electrical industry
• High level of attention to detail
• Physically fit and capable
• Reliable and hardworking
• Be a confident communicator

Responsibilities

• Install electrical switchgear
• Wiring of power and control circuits
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Fabricate and assemble electrical enclosures
• Testing and troubleshooting electrical circuits

Skills

Hand tool knowledge

Electrical industry interest

Detail-oriented

Physically fit

Reliable and hardworking

Confident communicator

Education

Certificate III Electrical Fitting

Job description

Electrical Switchboard Fitter Apprentice - Somerville

New listing

VES Electrical Solutions

Somerville, Victoria 3912

Job ID: 43395

Closes in 31 days (01/11/2026)

Want to be an Electrical Switchboard Fitter?

We have a position available for an electrical fitter apprentice in our Somerville Manufacturing Facility.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Certificate III Electrical Fitting.

Since 1988, VES Electrical Solutions has been an industry leader in the field of custom low voltage switchboard solutions and Motor Control. Our family-owned business continues to grow by providing high level technical service and support for customers Australia wide. Our team of engineers are sought after for their technical ability and problem-solving skills, and our motor control production facility is second to none.

Your duties will include:

• Install electrical switchgear
• Wiring of power and control circuits
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Fabricate and assemble electrical enclosures
• Testing and troubleshooting Electrical Circuits

To be successful you will need to have the following:

Must have:

• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• Genuine interest in electrical industry
• High level of attention to detail
• Physically fit and capable
• Reliable and hardworking
• Be a confident communicator

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.