Chemical Plant Operator Traineeship

• Multiple opportunities available
• No experience necessary – awesome opportunity to upskill
• PPE provided including salary sacrafice
• Supportive work environment
• April Commencement!

The Traineeship

Community Solutions currently have multiple vacancies for Chemical plant Operator Traineeships with our host business, Sun Metals, based in South Townsville. The successful candidates will receive a Cert II in Process Plant Operations over a 12-month traineeship period. High performing trainee’s will be given the opportunity to continue as full-time employees at Sun Metals.

The Host

Sun Metals, is one of the most technologically advanced zinc refineries in the world, producing Special High-Grade Zinc metal, Zinc Alloy metal and by-products of Sulfuric Acid, Copper, Cadmium, and Zinc Ferrite. The refining process involves Roasting, Leaching, Purification, Electrolysis and Casting, with the products then being sold to both domestic and international markets.

The successful Trainees will be working in a crew, reporting to the superintendent. The training will allow team members to operate production equipment within defined specifications and procedures, under challenging conditions. The operator role will apply technical and procedural knowledge to a range of different activities and develop expertise in problem solving and exposure with a range of commercial, industrial or consumer products

What will you bring to the role?

• An interest in working within a plant operation
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts in a rotating shift roster 4 on 4 off (2 days/2 nights)
• Previous shift work experience is advantageous
• You are a team player with a can-do attitude
• An enjoyment to work with your hands and pick things up quickly
• You are reliable and eager and able to pick things up quickly
• Previous manual labour experience highly regarded
• You are safety conscious and understand the importance of following Workplace Health & Safety procedures
• Be able to pass a pre employment medical including drug and Alcohol
• Drivers Licence
• Forklift ticket is advantageous

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 Fortnight wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions
• Leave entitlements inc. 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. Please note, if you have recently completed a Cert II in Plant Operation 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, recent school leavers 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.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lynden Archer on 0747296018, quoting Ref No. 1158860.