MRAEL

McCain Electrical Apprenticeship - 2027 Commencement

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Job Description

MRAEL, in partnership with McCain, invites motivated applicants to kickstart their trade career with our Electrical Apprenticeship at the McCain Smithton facility, commencing in February 2027.

About McCain:

McCain is a proudly privately owned family company with a global footprint, selling high-quality products in over 160 countries. Their values sit at the very heart of everything we do.

McCain are dedicated to driving performance, cultivating long-term careers, and pioneering advanced technology through sustainable practices across agriculture and manufacturing. At McCain, they focus on quality, their people, and their customers—meaning you will be surrounded by good people doing great things every day.

About the Role

This full-time apprenticeship blends formal training with invaluable hands-on experience. Reporting through directly to the Maintenance Manager, you will:

  • Learn to perform diverse electrical work under the close guidance of qualified tradespeople.
  • Collaborate closely with maintenance and production personnel to deliver 'best outcome' solutions.
  • Rapidly advance your technical trade skills in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

What We Are Looking For:

  • High School Certificate: Ideally Year 11 or 12 completion, though open to all levels.
  • Strong aptitude in Mathematics and English. Mathematics Specialised is highly regarded
  • Great Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A high focus on workplace safety and operational protocols.
  • High motivation to learn, adapt, and develop complex new skills.
  • Certificate II in Electrotechnology and/or relevant mechanical/trade work experience is highly regarded for this position.

What’s in It for You?

  • Great Work-Life Balance: 40-hour working week with 1 Rostered Day Off (RDO) per month.
  • Highly competitive, Above Award Wages and excellent benefits.
  • Provision of all required protective clothing and safety gear.
  • Clear career growth pathways and structured mentor opportunities.
  • Opportunities to gain various High-Risk Work Licences along the way!

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we would love to receive your application.

What’s Next?

Click 'Apply Now’ and ensure you attach your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you want to join our team.

Applications close: Friday, 13 November 2026.

Important Details:

  • Ensure you resume and contact details are all up to date.
  • Shortlisted applicants will undergo basic aptitude testing. The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical examination (including drug and alcohol screening) prior to site commencement.
  • Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

MRAEL and McCain are Equal Opportunity Employers.

MRAEL

About MRAEL

MRAEL is the leader in providing business solutions through people development, and throughout our 30 years of helping people achieve their potential, we have never lost sight of why we are in business.

Why? To make a difference through quality people development.

How? We overcome challenges through innovation, inspiration and intelligence. We always do what’s right.

Recognised as one of the largest and most experienced education, training and employment providers with a wealth of local knowledge and experience, MRAEL has successfully employed and managed over 13,000 apprentices and trainees in a diverse range of trades and industry sectors, and has expanded throughout Queensland.

Through our services as a Registered Training Organisation, Group Training Organisation, Senior Vocational College and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider, MRAEL has consistently delivered comprehensive apprentice solutions, training and workforce development to both businesses and apprentices. Our diverse range of services stretch beyond simply managing - we are attracting and building tomorrow’s leaders, today!

MRAEL believe in developing sustainable partnerships through customer service, open communication channels, quality services and a strong focus on innovation. Our commitment to providing superior service is underpinned by our strong internal values of integrity, learning, ongoing improvement, open communication, personal accountability, respect, social responsibility, teamwork and delivering on promises, which will be evident whenever you deal with our team. Our strategic outlook is to implement further innovative solutions to continue to deliver and improve our services to you – our partners and stakeholders.

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Mackay, AU
Year Founded
1985
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