Apprentice Fitter
Job No:
90535
Location:
Sydney, NSW
About the Organisation
Harbour City Ferries is a Transdev Australasia Company. Harbour City Ferries operates approximately 175,000 services, transporting more than 15 million people across Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River each year. The extensive network connects 39 destinations and spans approximately 37 kilometres from Parramatta in Sydney's west, Manly in the north and Watsons Bay in the east.
Harbour City Ferries mission is to create a world class ferry service in Sydney by taking the customer service to the next level. We will do so by building upon the great work of Sydney Ferries over recent years. Harbour City Ferries will be keeping a strong focus on safety, a more reliable and dependable service, clean ferries and engaged staff helping Transport for NSW to better integrate the ferry service more with the wider transport network. All employees will be expected to participate and contribute to development of a customer centric culture and continued improvement in health and safety.
About the Opportunities
Harbour City Ferries now has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Fitter to join their team in Sydney on a full-time basis.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will be learning how to maintain and repair fleet vessels and assisting with general duties, this will be under the guidance of your supervisors. Additionally, you will complete a combination of on the job and off the job training at the Balmain Shipyard.
Your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Participating proactively in a training plan;
- Working collaboratively & closely with other tradespersons;
- Learning shipbuilding, maintenance & repair techniques; and
- Performing risk management tasks and safety related training.
To be successful in this Apprenticeship, you will enrol in (and must complete) Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade course.
Additionally, you will demonstrate:
- Willingness to learn and attend course requirements for Trade Certification, Trade Rights Certification, accredited qualifications and participate in all training as defined;
- Willingness to learn maintenance, repair and fault diagnosis of all shipboard mechanical systems;
- Willingness to learn how to read and understand schematic drawings and workshop manuals;
- Willingness to learn shipbuilding and repair techniques;
- An interest in gaining marine experience; and
- Ability to work in a shipyard environment.
Harbour City Ferries are seeking an applicant who has strong oral and written communication skills, as well as a positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
While this is not essential, a basic understanding of Marine Safety Legislation and Regulations will be highly regarded.
Harbour City Ferries offers an employment experience which will reward, develop, challenge and support you in a respectful, responsible environment.
Please note: You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Applicants should note the recruitment process will include reference checking, police checking, and a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen. This role is defined as a Transport Safety Worker, therefore subject to random, suspicion and incident related drug and alcohol testing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to start your career with a leading marine organisation – Apply Now!