Job Description

We are seeking an Apprentice Shopfitter to join our Build Team at our Carrara HQ on the Gold Coast in a full-time capacity. The ideal candidate will act as 2IC to our Build Team Leader and play an instrumental role in the manufacture and installation of our displays, showrooms, and trade show projects. Combining hands-on, on-the-job training with off-site study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or TAFE, working towards a Certificate III in Shopfitting or an equivalent nationally recognised qualification.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Foster a commitment to ABI Interiors’ mission, vision, and values while promoting an inclusive environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Build Team Lead and qualified Shopfitter to assist with shopfitting duties, including assembling shopfronts, frames, units and fittings using a range of materials such as wood, metal, glass or plastic.
• Assist with assembling interiors for showrooms, commercial spaces, retail displays, trade and exhibition stands and other product and/or visual merchandising displays.
• Under direct supervision, learn to safely set up and operate basic machine tools in accordance with WHS procedures, including drills, power saws, and drop saws. Machinery must not be operated unsupervised until competency has been assessed and approved by a qualified supervisor.
• Supervised travel may be required to assist with on-site installation of trade shows and exhibits from time to time.
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping tasks, including emptying bins, replenishing workstations, and maintaining the cleanliness of the workspace and tools.
• Picking and packing of goods and materials in accordance with appropriate procedures.
• Participate in annual company-wide stock takes.
• Assist the greater Warehouse Team when required.

About you:

• Proficiency in interpreting technical documents and shop drawings, with the ability to work accurately within a defined scope of work.
• Strong understanding of construction techniques and materials relevant to shopfitting.
• Experience with CADD/CNC systems is favourable.
• Hold a valid driver’s licence, with a willingness to travel interstate to project sites when required.
• Forklift and/or heavy vehicle licences are preferred but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments within the company.

What we can offer you:

• Provide a structured training plan registered with the relevant State/Territory Training Authority.
• Allow paid time off to attend all required off-the-job training at the apprentice’s RTO/TAFE, including block release where applicable.
• Ensure you are supervised by a qualified Shopfitter who holds the relevant trade qualification.
• Provide a range of work that enables the apprentice to develop competencies across all units of their training plan.
• Pay excess reasonable travel and accommodation costs for block release training.

Company Benefits:

• Work-life balance.
• State-of-the-art HQ.
• Onsite gym and Pilates studio.
• Daily breakfast options.
• Café Junie onsite.
• Opportunity to connect with your team and the wider ABI team through social events, team building activities and a collaborative working environment.

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your resume and cover letter, highlighting how you can contribute to our team and culture.

About ABI Interiors:

ABI Interiors is an Australian family business that was established in 2016 after recognising a gap in the market for high-quality, coloured architectural hardware.

Today, we pride ourselves on designing and developing a comprehensive range of everyday-use products, including bathroom, kitchen, household, residential, and commercial fixtures and fittings, all crafted to an exemplary standard. Our in-house Research and Development Team uses cutting-edge technology to actualise simplicity, longevity, and durability as the foundation for our designs.

Our promise of quality extends beyond our product offering. We adopt a holistic approach, meaning we strive to uphold excellence across every touchpoint of the ABI Interiors experience.

Guided by quality, trust, innovation, passion, and responsibility, our team all share the same belief and commitment that we can enrich lives by enriching spaces.