Fitter and Turner – Apprenticeship

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Interested in maintaining and improving mechanical equipment? Do you love chocolate? This might be the role for you!

BGT Jobs & Training Ballarat are partnering with Mars Ballarat to find a second year Apprentice Fitter and Turner to be employed at the Mars Ballarat site. 

About the role:

During this Apprenticeship, you will spend time in a variety of areas across the factory, where you will learn a broad range of skills. You will play a critical role to ensure the reliability and maintenance of all existing equipment within the Ballarat site. 

As part of your on the job training, you will complete a nationally accredited qualification in Certificate III in Fitting and Turning. This training will focus on developing your skills and learning your trade to set you on the path for your career ahead.

About you:

• Second year apprentice or higher
• An interest in mechanical work with a drive to learn and develop your skills in the classroom with industry training and on the tools work
• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment preferred, but not essential
• The ability to work both as a team and also individually
• The ability to prioritise and perform a variety of tasks and follow instructions
• A commitment to Health and Safety

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Genuine career progression. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
• Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through our sustainable generation plan
• A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars
• At Mars, contribute to the operation and delivery of the world's leading manufacturer of Chocolate 

Location: Ballarat 

Status: Full Time

To apply for this role please click the apply now button above

OR email a resume with cover letter to admin@bgt.org.au

Applications close once a suitable candidate is found.

For more information on the role, please call Sunny Kumar at BGT on 03 5333 8600 or email sunny@bgt.org.au.

BGT endeavours to be a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. BGT is an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, age, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or religious or cultural background. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.