Marine & Industrial Painter Apprentice – Earn While You Learn

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Self-led learning (LinkedIn Learning)

Study leave

Discount program (beRewarded)

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing days

Recognition program (weRecognise)

Job summary

Babcock Australasia in Auckland is offering a Marine and Industrial Painting Apprenticeship. You'll work with experienced tradespeople learning surface preparation, protective coatings and industrial painting while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

This earn-while-you-learn program provides mentoring, structured training and clear career progression on defence and commercial maintenance projects at Devonport Naval Base.

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 New Zealand Driver Licence (or working towards).
• NCEA Level 2 or equivalent secondary education.
• Pre-Trade qualification in Construction, Engineering, Painting & Decorating, Automotive Refinishing or related field (advantageous but not essential).
• Previous practical experience through labouring, warehousing, construction, landscaping, manufacturing, maintenance, volunteer projects or personal hands-on projects.

Responsibilities

• Learn surface preparation, protective coatings and industrial painting with experienced tradespeople.
• Assist with finishing, quality checks and clean-up on site.
• Contribute to safe working practices and teamwork on projects.

Skills

Willing to learn

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools familiarity

Problem solving

Safety focus

Reliability

Education

NCEA Level 2 or equivalent

Pre-Trade qualification in Construction/Engineering/Painting

Practical labouring/warehousing experience

Job description

Babcock Australasia in Auckland is offering a Marine and Industrial Painting Apprenticeship. You'll work with experienced tradespeople learning surface preparation, protective coatings and industrial painting while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

This earn-while-you-learn program provides mentoring, structured training and clear career progression on defence and commercial maintenance projects at Devonport Naval Base.