First year Electrical Apprentice

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 is a 5-star rated solar, battery and electrical contractor based in Cairns. We design, install and service solar, battery storage, EV chargers and Complete General Electrical work for builders, and commercial and government clients across Cairns, the Tablelands, Port Douglas, Innisfail, Mission Beach, Cape York and the Torres Strait.

The role

We're looking for a keen first-year apprentice to join our install crew. You'll work alongside our licensed electricians on real jobs from day one and learn the trade properly, from the basics through to solar and battery systems.

What you'll do

• Help install solar panels, inverters and batteries on homes and businesses
• Run cable, mount equipment and help with switchboard work
• Assist on EV charger, air-con and general electrical jobs
• Work safely on roofs and at heights
• Keep sites clean and look after tools, gear and the work vehicle
• Attend trade school as part of your apprenticeship

About you

• Genuinely keen to become an electrician
• Reliable and on time, every day
• Happy working outdoors, on roofs and in the FNQ heat
• Good with your hands and willing to learn
• Year 10 or 12 completed (maths and English a plus)
• Driver's licence a must
• White Card and Working Safely at Height or willing to get one before starting

What we offer

• Full-time, ongoing apprenticeship, Monday to Friday
• Pay at award rates or better, plus paid trade school time
• Training from an experienced, supportive crew
• Variety of work: residential, commercial and remote jobs
• A clear path to a licensed electrician role