Apprentice Electrical Fitter

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.

We act as one team to move Melbourne.

Why work at Metro?

Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!

Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year

All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.

Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

About the team

Our Network Assets and Assurance (NA&A) team includes more than 2000 people from Infrastructure, Innovation, Engineering, Rolling Stock, OCMS, Strategic Asset Management and Planning and Integration. The NA&A team manage the change to the network - ensuring that the asset outcome is safe, reliable, and sustainable, both today and into the future.

About the role

As an apprentice you will develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job training and an approved course of formal training through a registered training provider.

This role is offered on a full-time basis operating across multiple Metro Depots including Newport and will be paid under the EA-Rolling Stock

What you will be doing:

Develop an effective working relationship with colleagues, Team Leader and Supervisor through regular communication and participation in maintenance activities

Act responsibly and safely in the workplace for your own safety and that of your colleagues.

Participate in and support Metro Trains ongoing business improvement process.

Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the appropriate Occupational Health and Safety Standards and Regulations and Metro Trains policies and procedures

Ensure potential hazards are identified, escalated and prevention/control measures are observed

Review the safe work method statements prior to work beginning

About you:

Completion of Pre-Apprenticeship aligned with role

Completion of Year 11

A commitment to undertake and complete formal training at TAFE.

The desire to make a positive contribution in the workplace.

Next steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations, join us and get onboard to help move Melbourne!

Don't meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

Metro's commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.

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