Apprenticeships

The apprenticeships available each year are varied in line with the needs of our business.

When we are advertising for apprenticeship applications, the details will be shown our Careers web page.

JPR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all people to apply for our apprenticeships.

• Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician
• Certificate III ESI – Distribution Overhead
• Certificate III Engineering – Fabrication Trade
• Certificate III Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

To apply you must have completed Year 12 or equivalent at the time of starting your apprenticeship with us or be completing year 12 when submitting your application.

CORE SKILLS

• Maths – You will need to have achieved a minimum High Achievement in General Maths or equivalent.
• Literacy – You will need to have achieved a minimum Sound Achievement in General English or equivalent.
• Licences – You will need to have a Manual QLD Drivers Licence or be in the process of obtaining one within 3 months of starting your apprenticeship. And hold a Construction Industry White Card.
• Safety Mindset – Safety is an intrinsic part of everything we do, so you will need to display a strong commitment to the VINCI Energies safety culture by developing an appropriate attitude towards identifying and mitigating risks and taking ownership of your part in JPR achieving its goal of ‘Safety Excellence’.
• Personal Qualities – You will need to be driven, physically fit and energetic. Display initiative and resilience.  Have a strong work ethic with the ability to work as part of a team and take instructions from others.  You will also need to display excellent communication skills and effective time management.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Achieved a minimum Sound Achievement in a Science or Graphics related subject.
• Obtained a Certificate II in Electrotechnology.
• Have undertaken paid or unpaid work experience within the industry and/or your chosen trade.
• Have other relevant licences such as Working at Heights or High-Risk Work Licence.

Successful apprenticeship candidates will receive a fulltime 4-year training contract.  When you first start with us, you’ll complete a structured 2-week induction at our Wacol location.  This ensures you have a good understanding of both JPR and VINCI Energies as a company, the policies, and procedures you’ll be required to follow, and are fully kitted and ready to begin your apprenticeship training.

Apprentice Support

At JPR we are very proud to maintain an apprentice completion rate of 98%, far higher than industry standards.  Underpinning this high completion rate is a dedicated team providing a range of individualised support to our apprentices, including pastoral care, coaching, mentoring, and progression monitoring.

Each apprentice is managed by their Apprentice Program Mentor, and work Supervisor.

Benefits of working for us

Joining our high performing and diverse team, offers you the opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects across a range of industries, as well as receiving:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) (conditions apply)
• Toolkits
• Company provided income protection insurance
• Access to our employee assistance program (EAP)
• Access to additional technical and soft skills training

There are 5 steps in the apprentice recruitment process.

1- Application form and resume
Your first step in the process is to complete an application online. You’ll also need to submit:

• A Resume
• A copy of your latest school results/highest education
• Details of previous work experience
• Contact details for two Referees

You will also need to share what your motivation is to become an apprentice in your chosen trade with JPR.  Application forms will only be available during the specified apprentice recruitment drive dates.

Your response to these questions helps us select the applicants we believe will be most suitable, and ensures each applicant is assessed on a level playing field.

TIP: Responses are used throughout the recruitment process to short-list candidates so ensure you put effort into your responses!

2- Assessment Centre
The next stage in the process, for those who are successful, is to be invited to attend an assessment centre at our Wacol office.

The assessment centre is approximately 2 hours in duration and tests the following areas:

• Language, literacy and numeracy
• Verbal reasoning
• Colour perception
• Mechanical reasoning

There’s no need to study for these tests, however practice tests are available by searching online if you would like to refresh your skills.  Results will be kept confidential and will not be provided to applicants.

3- Interview
If you are successful to move through to the next stage of the apprenticeship intake, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview. This allows us to gain a further understanding of who you are and provides an opportunity for you to tell us more about yourself and ask questions.

4- Pre-Employment Medical and Reference checking
At this stage, you’ll be asked to complete a pre-employment medical examination with our preferred provider. We’ll also ask your permission to contact the two nominated referees on your application about your school and/or work performance and experience.

5- Appointment
If you’re successful, we’ll phone and offer you the apprenticeship verbally confirming your start date, followed by an electronic offer.  When you start, you’ll complete our 2-week induction program at Wacol to help you become more familiar with our operations.