Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic

Are you ready to start your trade in our globally recognised and respected fami-lee?

Sara Lee is Australia and New Zealand number one bakery and frozen dessert business.  Our success is driven by good people, making good food, from good ingredients – and the result is food that makes people feel good. We use 90% local ingredients and employ people into our team who are experts in their field to ensure our product quality and consistency is delivered time after time.  We are looking for those remarkable people that share our philosophies and want to bring this to life for the benefit of our customers, and our team. With our strong Sara Lee brand legacy and history as being an employer of choice on the Central Coast, we are ready to welcome the next key member of the fami-lee.

We are currently searching for a 1st-year apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic. The apprenticeship is for 4 years (fixed term) and the successful applicant will undertake a structured training program both on-the-job and at an RTO.

Duties include:

• Maintenance and repair work to various equipment
• Assisting with breakdowns of refrigeration and associated systems
• Support with assemblies and rebuilds of equipment including evaporative cooling towers, ammonia systems, and site/plant facilities
• Maintaining service records
• Fault finding
• Ensuring all policies and procedures are followed correctly
• Promoting a safe and organized workplace
• Assisting with receiving and ordering of parts and accessories
• Ensuring that assigned training, job tasks and procedures are completed to a high standard.

Applicants will have:

• A minimum of Year 10 schooling with a demonstrated passion and interest in technology, STEM or sciences
• Demonstrated mechanical interest through work on cars, farm equipment, other vehicles or machinery 
• A mature, can-do attitude with the ability to think logically and quickly;
• Possess technical problem solving skills
• Great communication skills with the ability to liaise and work effectively with others;

At Sara Lee, we offer ongoing training, development, and supply of all tools and equipment.  This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy learning new skills.  You must be prepared to work full time in a manufacturing environment and be committed to building a career in the mechanical/electrical trade.

To be considered for this position candidates must have the legal right to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which will include a drug and alcohol screening. Applications must include a current resume. A cover letter is preferable to advise why you are applying and how you meet the details of the role. Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and the job advertisement may be removed prior to the closing date – so don't delay and apply as soon as possible.