Description:
- Gain a Certificate III in Plumbing
- Long term career opportunity
- PPE Provided & experience in commercial and domestic plumbing
Community Solutions are seeking a candidate with a genuine interest to commence their career as a Plumber that will be based in Townsville.
The successful candidate will have passion to work in this industry and be able to demonstrate a safety-first mindset & approach with a commitment to complete the full term of this 4 year apprenticeship.
The apprentice plumber will work across a number of tasks including but not limited to:
- Reading plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
- Handle and store plumbing materials
- Carry out WHS requirements
- Use plumbing hand and power tools
- Plumbing activities for building maintenance are completed efficiently, safely and to quality standards.
Requirements:
- Work experience in manual trades or Certificate II in Plumbing is advantageous but not essential
- Available Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual labouring tasks in tropical conditions
- Communication skills for receiving technical instructions both written and verbal
- Ability to undertake and complete formal studies associated with Apprenticeship
- General Safety Construction Induction White Card (or willing to obtain)
- Be able to pass a police check
- Ability to read plans and technical drawing (desirable)
- Ability to use hand and power tools (desirable)
- Drivers licence & reliable vehicle
- Understand the importance of workplace health and safety
- Ability to comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements, prior to commencement and during employment.
Who We Are?
Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.
What can we offer you?
- Salary Packaging Benefits ! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
- In addition to your tax-free benefit , you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
- A fortnightly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions which includes allowances and possible overtime
- Leave entitlements inc. Annual Leave Personal Leave and Rostered day off each month
- Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
- Ability to obtain a certification and upskill with a vast range of industry experience, operator tickets, and licences
- An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available
So what's next...
If this is the opportunity for you, the click ‘Apply Now’ below. Please note, if you have recently completed a Certificate III in Plumbing or higher, you may not qualify for this traineeship. You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
We can't wait to hear from you. This opportunity is open to all ages, 2024 school leavers are encouraged to apply!