Expressions of Interest - Apprentice Program 2028

Schindler Lifts; Canberra; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hands-on training

State-of-the-art equipment

Career in electrical industry

Job summary

Schindler Lifts Australia is launching its Apprentice Program 2028 in Canberra. This four-year indentured apprenticeship trains you to install, service, repair and modernise lifts, escalators and moving walkways.

You'll rotate across our business to help you decide your specialty after completing the apprenticeship. You'll gain hands-on electrical and mechanical training on state-of-the-art equipment, work on iconic projects and develop both technical and teamwork skills while enjoying job

Qualifications

• Completed school studies to year 10 or above.
• Ideally have completed Certificate II in Electrotechnology.
• Excellent safety awareness.
• Hands-on approach to enjoy mechanical and technical work.
• An interest in working with electrical systems.
• Good communication and the ability to work in a team.
• Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.
• Previous work experience will also be highly regarded.

Skills

Hands-on

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Electrical systems

Mechanical work

Education

Certificate II in Electrotechnology

Tools

Testing tools

Job description

Expressions of Interest - Apprentice Program 2028

At Schindler, we are all about our culture! We focus on supporting our employees to meet their full potential through careful selection and constant development to make them a leader in their area. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with a great bunch of people. We offer job stability to our employees as we focus on promoting from within and foresee a growth trajectory of our business in the coming years.

About the role:

Our apprentices are trained in all the skills required to install, service, repair and modernise lifts, escalators and moving walkways. If you join our program you will rotate across our business to help you decide what you want to specialise in after completing your apprenticeship.

What’s in it for you:

• An indentured apprenticeship – 4 years
• Career in a fast-growing electrical industry
• 9-day fortnight (RDO)
• Hands-on electrical & mechanical training
• Access to testing tools at your fingertips (iPhone & laptop interfaces etc)
• Working with state-of-the-art equipment on some of Australia’s most iconic projects
• Continually changing job sites

Our statistics:

• Our retention of apprentices is 96% (general trade completion rate of apprentices is around 40%)
• 96 Current apprentices nationally
• Well over 300 graduations since 2000

To be successful:

• Completed school studies to year 10 or above
• Ideally have completed Certificate II in Electrotechnology
• Excellent safety awareness
• Hands-on approach to enjoy mechanical and technical work
• An interest in working with electrical systems
• Good communication and the ability to work in a team
• Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
• Previous work experience will also be highly regarded.

About the application process:

• August – Applications open

About us:

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the top elevator companies in the world, spanning 100 countries with more than 64,000 employees worldwide. We are one of the largest suppliers of new elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Australia today, employing over 1,200 employees who design install, service and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. At Schindler, we differentiate ourselves with our modern technology and innovative people.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces; women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background or a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not accept applications from recruitment agents for any position, this includes those that are submitted directly to the company or where the recruiter has contacted a manager.