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 Great opportunity to start a career in Heavy Diesel FittingPPE provided + Salary sacrafice benefits on offer Work with a supportive team + March start! Community Solutions is seeking candidates that are interested in commencing a Diesel Fitting Apprenticeship based in Hughenden, QLD.  If you are motivated and hardworking, we want to hear from you!Hughenden is a small country town 4 hours drive west of Townsville with a population of just over 1000 residents. Hughenden is accessible by rail, plane and bus and is the main business Centre for the Flinders Shire which also encompasses the smaller communities of Prairie, Torrens Creek and Stamford.This is a great opportunity for an individual who has the dedication to complete a 4-year apprenticeship with the Flinders Shire Council, which will allow you to gain a Certificate III in Engineering- Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting). The successful candidate must have strong knowledge and passion for the industry and be able to commence in March.  The Apprenticeship will involve:    Service and repair mechanical partsDiscussing problems with drivers to discover faults and diagnostic proceduresRepair service engines, cooling systems, exhaust systems, diesel fuel systemsRepair manual and automatic transmissions, braking systems, hydraulic systems & final drive assembliesDuties will take place in workshop that is noisy, hot and dustyDaily physical exertion such as bending, twisting, climbing, lifting, pulling or pushing heavy materialsAbility to use hand and power tools, drills and drilling machines    Ability to work 76 hours a 9 day fortnight.                                                                                                                                           Requirements:          Must have manual drivers’ licenceConstruction Safety White CardUnderstand the importance of workplace health and safetyHave good communication skillsEnjoy practical workHave good hand-eye coordinationWho We Are?Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.What can we offer you?Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)A fortnightly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions which includes allowances and possible overtimeLeave entitlements inc. Annual Leave Personal Leave and Rostered day off each monthMentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field OfficerAbility to obtain a certification and upskill with a vast range of industry experience, operator tickets, and licencesAn Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential phone-based counselling service availableSo, 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 to qualify.We can't wait to hear from you, recent school leavers are encouraged to apply!Community Solutions encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.    18 AUD Hughenden 4821

Apprentice Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

 

  • Great opportunity to start a career in Heavy Diesel Fitting
  • PPE provided + Salary sacrafice benefits on offer 
  • Work with a supportive team + March start! 

Community Solutions is seeking candidates that are interested in commencing a Diesel Fitting Apprenticeship based in Hughenden, QLD.  If you are motivated and hardworking, we want to hear from you!

Hughenden is a small country town 4 hours drive west of Townsville with a population of just over 1000 residents. Hughenden is accessible by rail, plane and bus and is the main business Centre for the Flinders Shire which also encompasses the smaller communities of Prairie, Torrens Creek and Stamford.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who has the dedication to complete a 4-year apprenticeship with the Flinders Shire Council, which will allow you to gain a Certificate III in Engineering- Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting). The successful candidate must have strong knowledge and passion for the industry and be able to commence in March.  

The Apprenticeship will involve:    

  • Service and repair mechanical parts
  • Discussing problems with drivers to discover faults and diagnostic procedures
  • Repair service engines, cooling systems, exhaust systems, diesel fuel systems
  • Repair manual and automatic transmissions, braking systems, hydraulic systems & final drive assemblies
  • Duties will take place in workshop that is noisy, hot and dusty
  • Daily physical exertion such as bending, twisting, climbing, lifting, pulling or pushing heavy materials
  • Ability to use hand and power tools, drills and drilling machines    
  • Ability to work 76 hours a 9 day fortnight.                                                                                                                                           

Requirements:          

  • Must have manual drivers’ licence
  • Construction Safety White Card
  • Understand the importance of workplace health and safety
  • Have good communication skills
  • Enjoy practical work
  • Have good hand-eye coordination

Who We Are?

Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

What can we offer you?

  • Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
  • In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
  • A fortnightly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions which includes allowances and possible overtime
  • Leave entitlements inc. Annual Leave Personal Leave and Rostered day off each month
  • Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer
  • Ability to obtain a certification and upskill with a vast range of industry experience, operator tickets, and licences
  • An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available

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 to qualify.

We can't wait to hear from you, recent school leavers are encouraged to apply!

Community Solutions encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.

 

 

 

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