Mechanical Engineer Apprenticeship

Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation - we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.

Your Host Employer:

With 40,000 employees present in 40 countries, Suez Group has been delivering essential services that protect and improve quality of life, for more than 160 years. Suez does this by enabling its customers to provide access to water and waste services, with resilient and innovative services.
In 2022 Suez produced drinking water for 68 million people worldwide and sanitation services for more than 37 million people. The Group generated 7.9 TWh of energy from waste and wastewater.

Benefits:

• Possible eligibility for up to $5,000 in first 2 year and access to a Trade Support Loan
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• Earn while you learn with no study debt
• Supported by a dedicated Maxima Consultant
• Receive a nationally recognised trade qualification

Maxima, and Suez, are seeking a motivated individual to undertake a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship working in the maintenance team within the water/wastewater treatment plant.

You will assist to ensure the efficient and compliant maintenance and operation of the plant. Ensuring maintenance and operations work are safe and environmentally sound and ensuring the safety of plant personnel, subcontractors, and visitors.

Across 48 months you will work full time, gain paid, practical experience and study a nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade. You will also receive continuous mentoring from a dedicated Maxima Consultant. 

Duties Include: 

• Perform maintenance, service, and repairs
• Assemble and fit fabricated products
• Diagnostics of faults and troubleshooting
• Welding and mechanical tasks
• Use of specialised equipment and tools 
• General plant duties 

• Passionate about the engineering industry 
• Hands-on learner
• Reliable and punctual work ethic
• Eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills 
• Thrives working in team environments 
• Love learning new systems and procedures 

• Current drivers’ licence with own vehicle
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment, including a drug and alcohol test
• Possess good physical fitness to perform manual tasks
• Previous experience or pre-vocational certificate (desirable)

Click Apply and complete the online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

National Apprenticeship wages and conditions apply.

For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au 

At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences.  We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.

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