Second or Third Year Apprentice Electrician

Proglow Electrics; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ProGlow Electrics specializes in premium electrical installations for new-home construction and is seeking a motivated second or third-year Apprentice Electrician to join our growing team. You will work on premium residential projects across Melbourne's Bayside and South-Eastern suburbs, alongside experienced electricians.

Develop your skills in electrical, lighting, automation, security and data systems while completing rough-ins, cut-outs and fit-offs on architecturally designed homes.

Qualifications

• A current second or third-year electrical apprentice.
• At least 12 months of domestic new-home construction experience.
• Practical experience with rough-in, cut-out and fit-off work.
• A current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable transport.
• A current Construction Induction White Card.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with electrical rough-ins, cut-outs and fit-offs on new-home projects.
• Installing cabling, lighting, power, switchboards, data and communications systems.
• Maintaining clean, organised and safe work areas.
• Reading plans and following installation specifications.
• Completing work to ProGlow's quality and safety standards.
• Supporting qualified electricians and contributing productively to the site team.
• Developing skills in home automation, security, CCTV and audio-visual systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Reading plans

Electrical hand tools

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Job description

Second or Third Year Apprentice Electrician

Second or Third-Year Apprentice Electrician

Join a growing electrical team delivering premium new-home projects across Melbourne's Bayside and South-Eastern suburbs.

About ProGlow Electrics

ProGlow Electrics specialises in premium electrical installations for new-home construction.

Our projects include general electrical, architectural lighting, data and communications, Control4 home automation, audio-visual systems, security, CCTV and access control.

We work with quality builders and homeowners who expect professional communication, reliable service and consistently high workmanship.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated second or third-year Apprentice Electrician with proven experience in domestic new-home construction.

This position is suited to someone who already understands residential construction environments and has practical experience completing rough-ins, cut-outs and fit-offs.

You will work alongside experienced electricians on premium and architecturally designed homes while continuing to develop your technical skills across electrical, lighting, automation, security and communications systems.

This is not an entry-level apprenticeship position. Applicants must have at least 12 months of hands‑on domestic new‑home construction experience.

Your Responsibilities

• Assisting with electrical rough-ins, cut-outs and fit-offs on new-home projects.
• Installing cabling, lighting, power, switchboards, data and communications systems.
• Maintaining clean, organised and safe work areas.
• Reading plans and following installation specifications.
• Completing work to ProGlow's quality and safety standards.
• Supporting qualified electricians and contributing productively to the site team.
• Developing skills in home automation, security, CCTV and audio-visual systems.

What We Are Looking For

• A current second or third-year electrical apprentice.
• At least 12 months of domestic new-home construction experience.
• Practical experience with rough‑in, cut‑out and fit‑off work.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to take responsibility.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively within a team.
• Good knowledge of electrical hand tools and construction‑site practices.
• Attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• A current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable transport.
• A current Construction Induction White Card.
• Full Australian working rights.

Why Join ProGlow?

• Long-term, full‑time employment with a growing electrical contractor.
• Exposure to premium residential projects and advanced electrical systems.
• Hands‑on training from experienced electricians.
• Opportunities to learn Control4 home automation, security, CCTV, data and audio‑visual systems.
• A supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for development and career progression.
• Projects primarily located throughout Melbourne's Bayside and South‑Eastern suburbs.