General Engineering

Southern Group Training Trust is seeking to employ a Mechanical Engineering General Engineering apprentice. Vacancies are in Invercargill. A Mechanical Engineering - General Engineering Apprentice works in a general engineering workshop, and the work may involve:

• fitting and machining
• welding
• maintenance
• hydraulics and pneumatics
• marine or rail engineering
• fabrication

• have a restricted or full driver’s license
• be a good communicator
• be genuinely interested in learning the skills of the trade
• have NCEA Level 1 and preferably Level 2

Painting and Decorating

Southern Group Training is seeking to employ a painting and decorating apprentice.

A painter and decorator apprentice is taught how to:

• measure surfaces to be able to quote a price for the work
• remove old paint and wallpaper
• repair cracks and damage to surfaces
• clean and prepare surfaces
• apply paint using a variety of decorative methods
• hang wall coverings such as wallpaper or vinyl

• NCEA Level 2 preferable
• Restricted Drivers Licence minimum
• Pre Employment Drug Test

Roofing Apprentice

A roofer repairs or constructs roofs and may do some or all of the following, using a variety of materials such as corrugated iron, tiles, shingles and butyl:

• remove the damaged iron, tiles or other materials from the roof
• measure the roof and mark out the work area
• select and estimate the amount of materials to be used
• carry the roofing material up to the roof
• install spouting and downpipes and flashing
• erect scaffolding and rig safety equipment
• do minor repairs to the structure of roofs
• cut roofing materials to size and attach roofing and cladding to buildings
• work on houses and buildings that are being built, repaired or altered
• work at heights and outside except when conditions are too dangerous because of rain, wind or snow

• safety conscious
• comfortable with heights
• quick and efficient, with an eye for detail
• able to follow instructions
• able to work well as part of a team
• basic math skills
• organised
• fit and healthy – some heavy lifting required
• good hand-eye co-ordination
• a current drivers licence.

Carpentry

Southern Group Training Trust is seeking to employ a Carpentry apprentice in the Southland area. 

Carpenters plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.

A carpentry apprentice is taught how to:

• Interpret plans and instructions

• calculate the materials required

• construct, alter and repair buildings

• ensure building standards are being met

The successful candidate needs to be fit & healthy, be able to pass Drug and Alcohol screening, have a passion for the trade, NZ Citizenship and  a drivers licence. Preference will be given to Applicants who have experience in the industry, completed NCEA L2 or a relevant pre trade course.

If you are interested, applications are available from info@apprenticeships.net or on our website, at- www.apprenticeships.net.

Plumbing

Southern Group Training is seeking to employ a plumbing apprentice.  A plumber assembles, installs and repairs the pipes, fixtures and fittings used to supply water and to remove wastes. A plumbing apprentice is taught how to:

• replace or repair damaged pipes
• cut holes in walls for new pipes
• measure, cut and shape pipes
• install and join pipes and fittings
• test joins for leaks
• repair and maintain pipes and fixtures
• install water supply systems to bathrooms, kitchens and laundries
• install and maintain hot water and heating systems
• install and repair roofing pipes

• have NCEA Level 1 and preferably Level 2
• have a restricted or full driver’s license
• pass a pre employment alcohol and other drugs test
• be genuinely interested in learning the skills of the trade