Are you passionate about working with your hands and building something from scratch? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and collaborati.....
Are you passionate about working with your hands and building something from scratch? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with a team?
We’re seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as Carpentry Apprentices.
If successful, you will be completing your trade with one of our Host Employers, who will give you in-depth knowledge and guidance to help you become trade qualified within 4 years. 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year Apprentices are encouraged to apply.
With the support of qualified trades people, you will be:
• Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• Measuring materials
• Using a variety of hand and power tools
• Carrying out calculations
• Ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
• Cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
• Erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
• Nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
• Assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
• Cutting wood joints
• May construct concrete formwork
• May repair existing fittings
• May work with plastic laminates, Perspex and metals
• Any other tasks requested by the host employer
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must have:
• An interest and commitment to work in Construction
• A White Card or the ability to obtain one ASAP
• A current Drivers License or be close to obtaining one, and have your own reliable transport
• Certificate I or II in Construction is advantageous
• Work experience within the construction industry is highly desirable
• Physically fit, self-disciplined, and have high attention to detail
• Reliable, resilient, motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to take direction and take the safety of yourself and your team members seriously
• Ideally, have your own basic tools (including nail bag)
Please note, to be eligible you must be an Australian citizen, Permanent resident, or hold a valid visa that allows you to work and undertake training in Australia.
**Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview**
Modern Award rates apply Access the PACT Calculator via Fairwork Website to help you understand your hourly rate. The PACT calculator can be found at https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/CheckPay/Summary