Expressions of Interest - Apprentice Program 2026

Register your interest for our Apprentice Program 2026 intake. Once applications open in August 2025 we will reach out with the application link, so you don’t miss out!

WHY join Schindler?

At Schindler, we are all about our culture! We focus on supporting our employees to meet their full potential through careful selection and constant development to make them a leader in their area. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with a great bunch of people. We offer job stability to our employees as we focus on promoting from within and foresee a growth trajectory of our business in the coming years.

About the role:

Our apprentices are trained in all the skills required to install, service, repair and modernise lifts, escalators and moving walkways. If you join our program you will rotate across our business to help you decide what you want to specialise in after completing your apprenticeship.

As an apprentice, you will get to work closely with our customers and develop exceptional customer service skills. One of the many bonuses is that we will provide you with the chance to work full-time and study at TAFE / Trade School to receive your trade qualification in Electrotechnology Certificate III.

What’s in it for you:

• An indentured apprenticeship – 4 years


• Career in a fast-growing electrical industry


• 9-day fortnight (RDO)


• Hands-on electrical & mechanical training


• Access to testing tools at your fingertips (iPhone & laptop interfaces etc)


• Working with state-of-the-art equipment on some of Australia’s most iconic projects


• Continually changing job sites

Our statistics:

• Our retention of apprentices is 96% (general trade completion rate of apprentices is around 40%)


• 96 Current apprentices nationally


• Well over 300 graduations since 2000

To be successful:

• Completed school studies to year 10 or above


• Ideally have completed Certificate II in Electrotechnology


• Excellent safety awareness


• Hands-on approach to enjoy mechanical and technical work


• An interest in working with electrical systems


• Good communication and the ability to work in a team


• Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic


• Previous work experience will also be highly regarded.

About the application process:

• August – Applications open

About us:

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the top elevator companies in the world, spanning 100 countries with more than 64,000 employees worldwide. We are one of the largest suppliers of new elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Australia today, employing over 1,200 employees who design install, service and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. At Schindler, we differentiate ourselves with our modern technology and innovative people.

Further Information & how to apply:

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces; women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background or a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not accept applications from recruitment agents for any position, this includes those that are submitted directly to the company or where the recruiter has contacted a manager.

This is a registration only – Applications open in August 2025 & We will reach out to you with the application link.