An apprenticeship with Hutchinson Builders can be an experience providing lifelong rewards. In recruiting our apprentices we primarily seek candidates that have the potential capacity to manage a future Hutchies project. However we don’t limit our selection to only these candidates and we have opportunities for apprenticeships and traineeships in:

-Carpentry

-Plastering

-Tiling
-Bricklaying
-Formwork
-Painting
-Plumbing
-Electrical
-Concreting
-Steel fixing

With more than 160 apprentices in place at October 2009 we believe attitude and aptitude are the two most important things we look for in candidates along with a clear commitment to a career in construction.

Qualification levels

Candidates with Certificate 1 in general Construction or equivalent (with exposure to multiple trade routes and structured workplace experience is our preferred entry level qualification).

A Year 12 level education is desirable (with a ‘C’ level pass in Maths and English) however we will employ candidates with a only a Grade 10 qualification where there are obvious attributes in other areas or clearly quantifiable vocational skills.

We also have a program available to our apprentices (indeed all staff) that enable them to pursue Grade 12 qualifications in parallel with their apprenticeship studies. This means that upon completion of their apprenticeship many of our newly qualified tradespeople contemplate further studies in construction management at University.

What you can do

See your teacher, guidance officer, D2C mentor or job network provider and send us a resume and covering letter telling us why you would like to work with Hutchinson Builders.

Mail:
If you would prefer to mail it send to:
Training Manager
Hutchinson Builders
Locked Bag 3002
TOOWONG QLD 4066

If selected for an interview make sure you:

-Arrive early for the appointed time
-Dress as neatly and as formally as you can afford
-Have a clear understanding of why you chose the particular trade
-Have a clear understanding of your future goals
-Find out as much as you can about Hutchinson Builders and work out why you want to work for us
-Have no spelling or typographical errors in your application letter and resume
-Be flexible – are there other trades you would consider
-Have an opinion and don’t be shy about expressing it at interview
-Maintain eye contact with your interviewer and those people at Hutchies you might meet on the day.

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