School-based Apprentice - Electrician - Part time

Req ID:453076 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Everyone knows the sequel is always better….so that’s why Alstom is even more excited to deliver X'Trapolis 2.0! 

The Alstom Ballarat team are incredibly excited about our newly created vacancy, that aligns deeply with our ethos of supporting local talent and providing opportunities for those eager at the start of their career. The role of a school-based apprentice electrician is a rare chance for a motivated individual to obtain part time employment with a global leader that supplements their trade-based learning and creates a pathway for future career opportunities. We are seeking interest from school-based individuals currently undertaking a relevant electrical trade qualification and a genuine desire to develop their skills in the rail industry.

Under the close guidance of a qualified and supportive team (supervisors, leading hands electricians and electrical fitters), you will learn how to undertake tasks within the electrical field on the assembly of the train for the X’Trapolis 2.0 project.

Based on your trade school curriculum, some of these tasks will include:

• Reading and applying technical documentation supplied
• Using standard work procedures, hand & power tools
• Installing and testing electrical wiring and circuits and components
• Performing electronic measurement & testing
• Terminating and connecting electrical wiring
• Fault finding and rectifying basic electrical circuits
• Removing and replacing defective parts and components.
• Working as part of a team to ensure results and identify improvements ideas

To be considered, you ideally will be able to tick the following boxes

• Maths pass grade, STEM subjects – Physics or Chemistry pass grade highly regarded
• Certificate II in an Engineering or Technology field would be highly regarded
• Regard yourself as someone who is committed, able to follow instructions, a great problem solver and can communicate and work well with others
• Undertaking or will undertake block training at TAFE

You will be required to be based at the Ballarat site 2 days per week, Monday and Friday 7:00am – 4:30pm (2 days, totally 18 hours/week). 

We Offer:

• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers & 2 weeks for secondary carers
• Varying shifts and hours including part time, full time, day and afternoon shifts
• Up to 2 extra days of leave (bridging leave) when Anzac Day and Australia Day fall onto a Tuesday or Thursday
• Volunteer leave
• Purchased leave
• Free rail pass for travel in Victoria
• Free gym membership
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
• Discounts on Car Rental, Car Sharing and IT products•    Payroll reduction for Income Protection Insurance / Salary continuance insurance
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%

We are an agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.
This has been recognised and proudly endorsed by Work 180 as an organisation who values the benefits and support offered to women in the workplace. 
We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply. 

 We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo a range of compliance and pre-employment, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing and will be provided guidance during the recruitment process. If you at any time, have any questions or queries, please speak with your relevant Talent Acquisition Partner.