Apprentice Fitter

The SunRice Group is an Australian ASX-listed branded food group, comprising multiple businesses, assets and operations across Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, the United States, The Pacific Islands and Asia. SunRice was built by the Australian rice industry over many decades, and today is one of Australia's leading branded food exporters, with approximately 2,000 employees and operations in 11 countries. SunRice is a great place to work, providing a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.

If you are looking for a pathway to a Fitting and Turning career and the ability to earn as you earn, SunRice Group may have the position for you.

Working with expert tradespeople at SunRice Deniliquin, you will gain hands on experience and training in an industrial environment.

You will work with a trades team who will coach and guide you on the job as well as receive tertiary training in a TAFE environment.

We will value candidates that not only have technical capacity and a keen interest in the industry but who also possess drive, dedication and strong work and safety ethic.

Candidates who present as being confident in their own ability and show tenacity to work full time, study and complete course work will be highly regarded.

In addition, key requirements in applying for this role are:

Commitment to study and completion of Certificate III in Engineering Trades

Completion of Year 10 or above

A current Driver's license

Evidence of Literacy and Numeracy aptitude

Ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally

Basic skill in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, small machinery and various static and mobile vehicles, plant and machinery

Basic computer skills including data entry and knowledge of Microsoft office suite

Ability and willingness to travel to Shepparton for block release study

Your application should contain an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your claim for the role. Addressing the essential criteria will give you a competitive edge.

All correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence.

SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.