Mechanical Apprentice

Watercare Services Ltd

New Zealand

On-site

NZD 34,000 - 48,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities
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Job summary

Watercare Services Ltd in New Zealand is offering an exciting Mechanical Apprenticeship. Earn while you learn through a fixed-term, full-time role supporting the Maintenance Delivery team, and complete a Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Level 4 qualification.

Starting pay is $29.90 per hour with regular increases. The programme includes hands-on work, training, and opportunities to grow a long-term career within New Zealand's largest water and wastewater utility.

Qualifications

  • Team player with good communication skills.
  • Strong health and safety focus.
  • Willing to work occasional overtime and weekends when required.
  • Good literacy skills.
  • Desire to work in the water industry.
  • Physically fit and enjoys hands-on work.
  • Holds a clean, full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

  • Hands-on repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
  • Problem-solving and solution design support for maintenance tasks.
  • Project administration support for maintenance projects.

Skills

Team player
Health and safety focus
Overtime when required
Literacy skills
Desire to work in water industry
Physically fit
Clean driver’s licence

Job description

Mechanical Apprentice

Salary : $29.9 - 29.9 hourly

Company : Watercare Services Ltd Job Type : Internship New Zealand

Job Description - Mechanical Apprentice

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.

  • Māngere based
  • $29.90 per hour starting rate with regular pay increases
  • Complete a Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) while you earn
  • Fixed-term, full-time: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm

We have an exciting Mechanical Apprenticeship opportunity available for a motivated and enthusiastic person who wants to earn while they learn. This programme provides the opportunity to develop practical skills and build a rewarding career while supporting our Maintenance Delivery team in the maintenance of machinery and equipment. The role includes hands-on repairs, problem-solving, solution design, and project administration.

We're looking for someone who:
  • Is a team player with good communication skills
  • Has a strong health and safety focus
  • Is willing to work occasional overtime and weekends when required (this would be the exception rather than the rule)
  • Has good literacy skills
  • Has a desire to work in the water industry
  • Is physically fit and enjoys hands-on work
  • Holds a clean, full driver's licence

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong motivation, and a willingness to learn.

Full training will be provided for the successful applicant. You'll receive industry-leading support while working towards a nationally recognised qualification, gaining valuable practical experience, and developing skills that can lead to a long-term career within Watercare. For someone who demonstrates commitment, capability, and drive, there are excellent opportunities for future career growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join a great team and build a career that makes a real difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. You'll help maintain essential infrastructure that protects the environment and supports the health and wellbeing of Aucklanders while working for Aotearoa New Zealand's largest water and wastewater utility, Watercare.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

At Watercare, the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do.

As part of our pre-employment checks, you'll be required to complete a medical assessment, including a drug and alcohol screen

Before starting in the role, you'll need to receive several vaccinations to protect you when working around wastewater environments

Watercare will organise and cover the cost of all required medical assessments and vaccinations

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers
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