Junior Apprentice Plumber (Hughenden)

• Hands on work Get paid to learn
• Hughenden QLD Outdoor plumbing role
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits PPE Provided Immediate Start

This Traineeship will be hosted with local council in Hughenden a small community of 1200 population 400km West of Townsville and open to mature aged and junior age candidates.

You will be trained in plumbing and will apply increasing knowledge with an opportunity to perform with less supervision in accordance with the training and assessment requirements of this certificate course.

This apprenticeship will include:

• Carry out construction maintenance and repair to plumbing sewage and drainage systems.
• Connect and install water services storage tanks irrigation systems and service controls.
• Install and maintain gas systems meters and appliances
• Carry out concreting leveling and rendering
• Use of hand and power tools
• Operate Machinery
• Working at heights
• Assisting Tradesman with all general plumbing duties.
• Clear sewerage and stormwater blockages

You will be working a 76 hour - 9 day fortnight commencing at 6.30am to 3.30pm on average.

Requirements:

• Display a genuine interest in the plumbing trade
• Be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in the hot sun
• Capability to carry out work safely in accordance to company policy and procedures
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Problem solving skills and aptitude in analysing information
• Planning and prioritising skills
• Work experience in the industry or hands on experience with home projects
• Manual Drivers licence or working towards
• White Card or willing to obtain
• First Aid/ CPR certificate highly regarded

Successful applicants will be required to pass an aptitude test and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing

Who We Are

Community Solutions employs trainees and apprentices across Queensland and places them with host employers in real workplaces. From day one you are supported with training mentoring and regular check-ins to help you succeed.

What can we offer you

• Salary Packaging Benefits package up to $15900 of your annual salary tax-free
• An additional $2650 per year for entertainment expenses (meals accommodation and more)
• Weekly wages paid directly by Community Solutions
• Leave entitlements including Annual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoring support and regular workplace visits from your Field Officer
• Exposure to a wide range of industry skills and real-world experience
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free confidential counselling support

So whats next...

If this is the opportunity for you the click Apply Now below. You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.