Junior Apprentice Plumber (Hughenden)

• Full time | 4 year Certificate III Plumbing
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits | PPE Provided | Immediate Start 

This Traineeship will be hosted with local council 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 not-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to host employers throughout Queensland.

We support apprentices through:

• Career guidance
• Ongoing mentoring
• Regular on-site visits from dedicated Field Officers

Our focus is on helping you succeed while you earn and gain nationally recognised qualifications.

What can we offer you?

• Salary Packaging Benefits – package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free
• An additional $2,650 per year for entertainment expenses (meals, accommodation and more)
• Weekly wages paid directly by Community Solutions
• Leave entitlements including Annual Leave and Personal Leave
• Mentoring, support, and regular workplace visits from your Field Officer
• Exposure to a wide range of industry skills and real-world experience
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free, confidential counselling support

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.