Apprentice - Glazing

G.James Glass and Aluminium is Australia's leading integrated glass and aluminium manufacturer and contractor. Our proudly Australian, privately owned company employs over 2000 people and has numerous operations located throughout Australia.G.James Windows and Doors fabricates, sells and installs a wide range of aluminium windows and doors to the residential and commercial construction markets.

The Opportunity:

We have an opportunity for a Junior Apprentice Glazier where over time you will become a core member of our Canberra Windows and Doors team.

This apprenticeship will see the ideal candidate gain the learning requirements relevant to obtain your trade certificate with guidance both from our experienced and skilled supervisors and via completion of TAFE components. Throughout the span of the apprenticeship, you will work in our windows and doors fabrication facility and on residential and commercial construction sites.

The Benefits:

• Full-time permanent position with ongoing tradesperson position
• Above award EBA rates and provisions
• 38 hours/week with monthly paid rostered day off (RDO)
• Training and supervision from experience tradespeople
• Uniforms, PPE and safety boots provided
• Excellent employment conditions, training, stability and a commitment to career advancement for enthusiastic and motivated people -  come learn from the best in our business.

You will gain exposure to:

• Glass Skills - handling and moving glass safely, and cutting glass by hand and using machines
• Residential Fabrications -  fabricating and assembling large range of windows, doors and screens products, including cutting and processing aluminium for frames
• Residential Glazing - glazing, re-glazing, installing residential windows, doors, screens, showerscreens, mirrors, and glass splashbacks
• Commercial Glazing - installing commercial and structural glazing products and commercial structural re-glazing

About You:Candidates who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

• Interest in the manufacturing / construction industry
• High level of attention to detail
• Deep interest in hands on work in a unique trade
• Possess a strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work with a wide range of people 
• Current drivers’ license (own vehicle)
• Willing to travel to attend TAFE block training in Brisbane

To Apply:
If you believe you possess the relevant skills, attributes and experience please forward your covering letter and resume. Recent school leavers should include school and certificate results.

Please note: the successful applicant will be required to undertake a full pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening.

G.James celebrates 107 years in 2024
For more information visit www.gjames.comG.James is an equal opportunity employer
Additional information

• School Leavers encouraged to apply!
• Long term position 4 years apprenticeship + stay as tradesperson
• Above Award EBA rates + 38-hour week - day roster + Monthly RDO