Bowhill Engineering Apprenticeship & Traineeship Program
Bowhill Engineering is a family‐run business located in the Murraylands, South Australia. We specialise in structural steel fabrication and welding, and we are committed to developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople through nationally recognised apprenticeship and traineeship pathways.
Apprenticeship & Traineeship Programs
* Paid Employment and Training for the duration of the Apprenticeship/Traineeship
* Training Contract as per Training and Skills Commission of South Australia/Traineeship & Apprenticeship Pathways (TAP) Schedule
* Training Plan delivered via a Registered Training Organisation
* Award Rates Applicable as per relevant award (reviewed each Stage/Level of Apprenticeship/Traineeship)
* Flexible School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeships considered along with Full Time Apprenticeship/Traineeships
Minimum Requirements
* Year 10 completion (Year 11 preferential)
* Work Experience completion (recommended)
* Reliable transport
Program Outline 1. Apprenticeship – Metal Fabrication (4 years)
Certificate III Engineering – Fabrication Trade
Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication)
On‐job training + one day per week at TAFE SA Murray Bridge
2. Traineeship – Surface Treatment Facility Team (4 years)
Certificate III Surface Preparation and Coating
Surface Preparation & Coating Tradesperson
On‐job training + block training one week per month with TAFE South West
3. Traineeship – Business Administration (Trainee Receptionist) (18 months)
Certificate III Business
Clerical Officer (Office Administration)
4 days on‐job training + 1 day online training (in‐house)
How to Apply
* Cover letter (A4 page only) expressing interest and any relevant experience/skills, personal strengths
* Resume including three references
Employee Assistance Programme
* $100 employee health assistance annually
* EAP (Employee Assistance Program) – free confidential consultations for yourself and your family via Access Programs (value $495)
* Culturise – Being Well at Bowhill staff programme – quarterly personal & team development based programme
Reward & Recognition
* Employer of choice in the local region; wages are competitive and performance based
* Permanency (6 month probation)
* Wage reviews against industry benchmarks, paid above award rate, CPI & bonus reviews every 6 months
* Honour Roll – Years of Service recognition
* Wage Boost Incentives – $1k recruitment incentives available to existing staff for recruitment of Metal Fabricators and Welders
Social
* Beer Club – Bowhill Engineering Employees Recreational Social Club, regular in‐house and external events, charity fundraising, team lunch and brekky events
* Celebration Hour – monthly, early finish, recognition event of all the "good stuff" team and personal
Career & Training Opportunities
* Career Advancement Opportunities – workforce development plans
* Regular individual reviews for training & development opportunities
* Leadership Growth – leadership development group, growing the next generation of leaders
* Individual Growth & Development Opportunities – individual training plans, individual goals, P&E training, company role appreciation
Workplace Facilities
* Four workshop facilities with modern plant & equipment to work with
* Outdoor balcony dining area
* Fully equipped lunchroom with eight‐ball tables
* Open door – leadership & management
Why Choose Bowhill Engineering?
As a family‐run company, we continue to provide the same commitment to our clients while expanding into industries such as mining, water, defence, and commercial building. We maintain an impressive modern metal workshop facility and remain proudly rooted in the local community.
Location & Facilities
* Bowhill Engineering invests in robotics technology for steel manufacturing
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