1st/2nd Year Electrical Apprentice (Canberra)

1st Year Electrical Apprentice – Solar & Battery Focus

Canberra & Surrounding Regions Local small electrical business | On-site owner | Excellent team culture We’re a small Canberra-based electrical company specialising in solar, battery installations and residential electrical work. With fewer than five staff and an owner who works alongside you on the tools, you’ll be joining a supportive team where your growth is genuinely valued. We’re looking for a motivated 1st & 2nd-year apprentice who’s ready to learn, enjoys hands-on work, and wants to build a long-term career in the renewable energy industry. About the role You’ll work primarily on battery & solar installations, with general residential electrical work. Expect regular outdoor work in all weather and frequent work at heights. You’ll meet at our registered business address each morning and travel to sites in the company vehicle. For the right person, there may be the opportunity to be issued your own work vehicle later on. What we offer
- Minimum award pay, negotiable for the right person
- Regular overtime (long days at times, very rare weekend work)
- Training through a Registered Apprenticeship Organisation
- Hands-on experience in high-quality solar and battery installations
- A supportive small team with an owner who works on-site
- Career growth in a rapidly expanding industry
- Possible future work car allocation What we’re looking for
- Reliable, mature, and committed to learn
- Strong interest in solar, battery systems, and renewables
- Comfortable working outdoors and at heights
- Good communicator, team player, and eager to learn
- Shows initiative, problem-solving, and a positive attitude Required (or willingness to obtain quickly):
- White Card
- Work safely at heights RIIWHS204E
- Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card
- Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention – 10830NAT
- WSFACM001A – Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials
- Completed as part of 10559NAT – Course in Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials
- Driver’s licence Optional (but highly regarded):
- First Aid / CPR How to apply Click Apply Now on SEEK and include your resume, cover letters are encouraged. If you’d like to have a quick chat before applying, feel free to reach out — we’re always open to talking with someone motivated to build a career in the electrical and renewable energy industry. Reach out via *****@aecontractors.net. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3s3p74