Mechanical Fitter & Machinist Apprenticeship

About the role;

If you wish to become a nationally recognised Mechanical Fitter & Machinist your future career could be right here with the Water Corporation. We have a position based in Mirrabooka, with the opportunity to rotate to different metro sites to gain a broad range of experience throughout your apprenticeship.

You can expect variety in your work. For example, one day you may be required to visit a wastewater treatment plant to carry out planned maintenance work. The next, you might be repairing machinery or replacing pumps and valves. On completion of the 4 years, you will become a qualified tradesperson.

 What’s in this for you?

As a Mechanical Fitter & Machinist, you’ll receive mentoring and support from some of the best in the industry with exposure to cutting-edge water technology. You will learn on the job and earn a great wage which increases every year reaching $83,376 plus super in your 4^th year.

You’ll be on the pathway to greater things with accredited training, qualifications (which we pay for) and a fantastic range of flexible working options like a 9-day fortnight.

Open the doors to a rewarding full-time career after completing your training. With no FIFO, work in a location close to where you love to live and be home every night.

About you

• You must be working towards your Driver’s Licence or hold a WA ‘C Class’ Drivers Licence already.
• You’ve completed year 12 (or year 10 in some cases) and don’t feel like Uni is for you.
• A pre-apprenticeship is a huge bonus but not essential.
• Positive attitudes will see you do well.
• A strong awareness of safety.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic to learn.
• Enjoy working with your hands – some work involves heavy manual tasks, precision work in a workshop or field environments, and some handling of dangerous goods – Don’t worry, you’ll get all the training you need to keep safe.
• As an apprentice with us, you will be expected to be able to carry out the full range of work carried out by a tradesperson, with the appropriate training and supervision.

What’s next?

Interested? Click on “Apply Online”

Only a basic CV is required. You’ll answer a few questions and we’ll be in touch.

We will ask successful candidates to complete a short online test. We will email all details you will need to know about this.

All Water Corporation apprenticeship and positions start in October or November 2024.

Applications close 29^th September 2024.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

This opportunity is offered in accordance with Section 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Youth candidates (17 – 24 years of age) who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment.