Apprentice Carpenter

_**Are you passionate about working with your hands and building something from scratch?**_
- **Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and working in a team?**_

We’re seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to kick start their career in a Carpentry Apprenticeship

**As a Carpentry Apprentice**:

- You will have the opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects, from new home builds and renovations to refurbishments and commercial projects.
- You will be working full-time, 40 hours per week
- You will be entitled to a rostered day off each month
- Recent school leavers are encouraged to apply_

**With the support of qualified trades people, you will be**:

- Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
- Measuring materials
- Using a variety of hand and power tools
- Carrying out calculations
- Ordering and selecting timbers and materials, and preparing layouts
- Cutting materials, and assembling and nailing cut and shaped parts
- Erecting framework and roof framing, laying sub-flooring and floorboards and verifying trueness of structures
- Nailing fascia panels, sheathing roofs, and fitting exterior wall cladding and door and window frames
- Assembling prepared wood to form structures and fittings ready to install
- Cutting wood joints
- May construct concrete formwork
- May repair existing fittings
- May work with plastic laminates, Perspex and metals

**To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must have**:

- An interest and commitment to work in Construction
- A White Card or the ability to obtain one ASAP
- A current Drivers License and have your own reliable transport
- Work experience within the construction industry is highly desirable
- Physically fit, self-disciplined, and have high attention to detail
- Reliable, resilient, motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to take direction and take the safety of yourself and your team members seriously
- Ideally, have your own basic tools (including nail bag)

**As an apprentice with ECA, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including**:

- Award wages (paid fortnightly) + Super + Holiday Leave Loading + Allowances
- Paid TAFE block periods + Work shirts provided + Safety Equipment + Tool allowance
- A dedicated Field Officer assigned for full mentoring and support during your apprenticeship
- Genuine support for your personal wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A large network of Host Employers looking to host enthusiastic apprentices and help them become trade qualified
- **Modern Award rates apply**_

**Please note, to be eligible you must be an Australian citizen, Permanent resident, or hold a valid visa that allows you to work and undertake training in Australia.**

**Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview**

**TO APPLY & PRIORITISE YOUR APPLICATION**:
Application Question(s):

- Do you have your own vehicle?

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person