Title:  Apprentice 1st Year (Overhead Wiring)

About John Holland

We’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges. We do that by providing leading design, engineering, construction and asset operations, across infrastructure, transport, building and property in Australia and New Zealand.
From the epic to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere. It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.
While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.
 

Are you up for the challenge? 

About Role

We are looking for aspiring Rail Apprentices for our Overhead Wiring discipline who will have the opportunity to kick-start their career with Australia’s leading rail contractor. You will learn from a team of expert tradespersons who are committed to delivering exceptional projects.

At John Holland we see our Apprentices as our future rail leaders, and you’ll complete the first stage of a structured learning and development program that’s designed to enable you to gain the skills and qualifications needed for a big future in our industry.  
As an apprentice you’ll gain practical on the job experience while receiving extensive training and a Certificate III in the relevant discipline. Our Apprenticeships are typically for three to four years and will commence mid-January 2025.

Over the term of the apprenticeship, you’ll gain skills and experience across the different disciplines with our rail division:

OHW (Over Head Wiring)

• Maintaining traction overhead wiring systems.
• Installing and maintaining distribution overhead conductors and cables.
• Inspecting overhead poles, structures and electrical apparatus.
• Working safely in a great team environment.

Working Conditions

• Based out of the Seven Hills workshop.
• Workshop and site-based work throughout apprenticeship and career.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts depending on the project’s requirements. These shifts might include overtime, weekend work and night shift work. 
• John Holland will cover the cost of successfully completed TAFE units.
• Must be able to provide own transport to travel to work sites.
• Availability to work in regional areas is required.

About You

• A genuine passion for the Rail industry fixing equipment and troubleshooting repairs.
• An ability to undertake manual/physical work.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to follow instruction and work effectively in a team.
• Willing to learn about WHS procedures.
• Willing to develop communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• An ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure.
• Motivated and reliable.
• Positive attitude and a team player.

Selection Process

The selection process will include:

• Psychometric, Literacy and Numeracy assessments
• Reference checks
• Pre-employment Medicals including Drug and Alcohol screening

Encouraged to apply

• All genders
• Mature aged applicants (You will be required to obtain a high risk work license to work in the over head wiring environment, to obtain this license it is a requirement that you are at least 18 years of age.)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
• Dual trade seekers.

We Offer

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives. Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.  We’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.