Electrical Apprenticeship - NSW

Sydney, NSW
Training
Full-time

1 month ago

Schindler Electrical Apprenticeship - In-Person Information Nights, SydneyThis year, in Sydney, we are hosting an In-Person Schindler Apprentice information night and recommend attending if you are thinking of applying. We also recommend that you lodge your application after you attend the night.

Monday 4th & Monday 18th August 6:30PM - 8:30PM
520 Gardeners Road, Alexandria, NSW 2015, Australia (Access via Burke Road)
LIVE In-Person Open/Information Nights

About this event:Find out all you need to know about a Schindler Apprenticeship, how to stand out & how to apply.REGISTER FOR THE NIGHT AT:Open Night Sydney (Monday 4th August)Open Night Sydney (Monday 18th August)WHY join Schindler?At Schindler, we are all about our culture! We focus on supporting our employees to meet their full potential. We do this through careful selection and constant development to make them a leader in their area. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with a great bunch of people. We offer job stability to our employees as we focus on promoting from within and foresee a growth trajectory of our business in the coming years.About the role:Our apprentices are trained in all the skills required to install, service, repair and modernise lifts, escalators and moving walkways. If you join our program, you will rotate across our business to help you decide what you want to specialise in after completing your apprenticeship.As an apprentice, you will get to work closely with our customers and develop exceptional customer service skills. One of the many bonuses is that we will provide you with the chance to work full-time and study at TAFE / Trade School to receive your trade qualification in Electrotechnology Certificate III.What's in it for you:

EBA Rates well above the industry norm
An indentured apprenticeship - 4 years
Career in a fast-growing electrical industry
9-day fortnight (RDO)
Industry-leading hands-on electrical & mechanical training
Access to testing tools at your fingertips (iPhone & laptop interfaces etc)
Working with state-of-the-art equipment on some of Australia's most iconic projects
Continually changing job sites
Government grants & incentives, states differ but cheaper travel, loans, reduced Rego, Relocation assistance, Tooling allowance
All PPE and uniforms
Head office training in Sydney each year at our new state-of-the-art facility

Our statistics:

Our retention of apprentices is 96% (general trade completion rate of apprentices is around 40%)
96 Current apprentices nationally
Well over 300 graduations since 2000
50% 50% Gender intake in 2024 & 2025

To be successful:

Completed school studies to year 10 or above
Ideally have completed Certificate II in Electrotechnology (not essential)
Excellent safety awareness
Hands-on approach to enjoy mechanical and technical work
An interest in working with electrical systems
Good communication and the ability to work in a team
Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
Previous work experience will also be highly regarded.

About the application time process:

July /August - Applications open
31st August - Applications close
September - Testing / one-way video interviews commence
September / October - Interviews
November - Medicals
November - Offers
January 2026 - START

About us:Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the top elevator companies in the world, spanning 100 countries with more than 64,000 employees worldwide. We are one of the largest suppliers of new elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Australia today, employing over 1,200 employees who design install, service and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. At Schindler, we differentiate ourselves with our modern technology and innovative people.Further Information & how to apply:If you are passionate about a career with us, please click on the “Apply” button and complete our online application form.We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces; women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background or a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not accept applications from recruitment agents for any position, this includes those that are submitted directly to the company or where the recruiter has contacted a manager.Advertised: 17 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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