Apprentice Plumber

• Housing provided if you are relocating 
• Full time up to a 4 year Certificate III Plumbing
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits Available

This Traineeship will be hosted 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 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 weekly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions
• Leave entitlements including Annual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
• Ability to obtain a certification and vast range of industry skills and experience
• 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.  You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

We can't wait to hear from you, school leavers and matured aged candidates are encouraged to apply!

Community Solutions encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.

"We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer, and we commit to respond to every applicant"