1st Year Mechanical Apprentice (JO000082125) Horsley Park, Sydney, Australia
| Salary: | AUD15 - AUD17 per hour + + Overtime Opportunities |
Kick-Start Your Mechanical Career with MEGT!
1st Year Mechanical Apprentice – Horsley Park, NSW
Are you ready to earn while you learn a trade that can set you up for life? MEGT is partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturer in Horsely Park to recruit a motivated 1st Year Mechanical Apprentice. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a modern production facility while learning from experienced tradespeople who are committed to helping you succeed.
If you’re mechanically minded, practical, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we want to hear from you!
Why This Role Is Exciting
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Work in a state-of-the-art facility with modern equipment.
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Join a supportive, safety-first team that values your development.
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Gain real hands-on experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
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Receive mentoring from experienced tradespeople every step of the way.
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Build skills that will set you up for a long-term career in the trades.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Mechanical Apprentice, you’ll:
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Assist with preventative maintenance on production equipment.
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Support breakdown repairs and fault-finding.
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Work with tools, spare parts, and asset systems.
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Participate in planned shutdowns and equipment overhauls.
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Learn practical, in-demand skills from experienced maintenance tradespeople.
From day one, you’ll be building skills that employers highly value.
What You’ll Gain
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Paid, hands-on industry experience from the start.
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Nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
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Weekly pay and consistent Monday to Friday day shifts.
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One-on-one mentoring and ongoing support from MEGT and your on-site team.
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Clear career progression opportunities after completing your apprenticeship.
What We’re Looking For
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A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
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Genuine interest in mechanical trades or industrial maintenance.
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Completion of Year 12 (essential).
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Certificate II in Engineering / Mechanical Pre-Apprenticeship (highly regarded).
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Driver’s licence and reliable transport (site not accessible by public transport).
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Any previous casual or part-time work experience is a bonus.
Hours
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Monday to Friday (Day shift), typically 6:00am–2:00pm or 8:00am–4:00pm.
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Overtime opportunities available.
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Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with consistent weekday hours.
Interested?
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At MEGT, we enable people to start their careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support large and small businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. Our purpose is to provide life changing, lifelong learning and employment solutions for all. We invite you to be part of our story.
MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.