Apprentice Maintenance Electrician - Kelso

Culture and Benefits

 At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
 

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Base rates up to 58% higher than the applicable award
• Obtain a nationally recognised trade certification upon completion of 4 year apprenticeship, Cert III Electrotechnology
• Fully provided & laundered uniform, boots and PPE
• Income protection insurance
• Soft tissue specialist appointments
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in food manufacturing with a high focus on career development within a supportive environment
• Learn from a team of highly skilled electrical tradespeople

About Our Role

• 4 year Electrical apprenticeship with Simplot Kelso
• Bring your prior learnings to a highly sought after opportunity with the home of Australia's favourite foods
• Commence late 2025 / early 2026

Simplot is committed to developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople and prides itself on providing a supportive training environment.  As part of our 2026 apprenticeship programme, we are seeking highly motivated applicants for the role of Apprentice Maintenance Electrician.

Commencing in Jan 2026, this role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to learn an electrical trade and to work with a unique range of equipment at our Kelso based food manufacturing facility.  Upon successful completion of this 4 year apprenticeship, the Apprentice will obtain a nationally recognised qualification - Cert III Electrotechnology.

Simplot Kelso is our seafood and snacking processing plant, producing approx. 50 tonnes of product daily (75 SKUs) for the retail and foodservice markets including Birds Eye, I&J and Captain's Catch branded products. The site employs approx. 120 local employees, with approximately 95% of manufactured goods consisting of either Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seafood.

We strive to give our Apprentices the leading edge in developing a diverse skill set in the electrical trade.  With base rates of up to 58% higher than the applicable award, and Simplot providing the successful candidate with a tool kit as a gesture of welcome - we ensure our apprentices are set up for success from day one!

What You Will Do

Working as part of our highly skilled Maintenance Electrical team on a Monday-Friday day shift roster – this apprenticeship will focus on all facets of the electrotechnology trade within a busy FMCG environment.  Duties will include (but are not limited to):
 

• Contributing to safety initiatives to achieve a 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
• Learning industry best practice for both preventative maintenance & breakdown repairs of electrical equipment and control systems
• Attending mandatory blocks of TAFE for the duration of the apprenticeship 
• Problem solving & fault finding
• Use of a variety of hand tooling
• Use of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• Developing a skill set in process automation and instrumentation
• Interaction & collaboration with wider Maintenance / Engineering & Production teams re: maintenance activities
• Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives
• The opportunity to learn about, and undertake complex electrical maintenance tasks with a range of plant & equipment incl;
  - Conveyors
  - High speed packing equipment
  - Freezer tunnels
  - Pumps
  - Gearboxes
  - Fryers
  - Pneumatics

About You

• 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
• Ideally you will have successfully completed a school based electrical module e.g. Cert II Electrotechnology
• Possess a genuine interest in electrical, electronics or control systems / electrical coding
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with a hands-on approach
• Possess strong literacy & numeracy skillset
• Intermediate IT skills with Windows OS
• Hold Australian citizenship or PR (we are unable to consider those candidates with a temporary visa)
• Ability to commence full-time employment in mid-Jan 2026
• Possess a driver's licence (or hold your Learners Permit with a look to obtaining P plates in the near future)
• Demonstrate solid communication skills with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people and cultures
• Ability to commit to a 4 year apprenticeship
• Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screen)

Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY AUGUST 24th 2025 -  Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.