2nd-4th Year Electrical Apprentices

About the role

Oaken Energy is expanding its NSW solar and battery installation teams and is looking for motivated second, third and fourth year electrical apprentices who want to become highly capable electricians. You'll work alongside experienced SAA accredited electricians across residential and commercial solar, battery and smart energy projects while completing your electrical apprenticeship. You'll be given the opportunity to develop genuine electrical skills across installation, testing, commissioning, switchboard work and fault finding.

Key responsibilities

• Work on residential and commercial solar PV installations

• Install and maintain grid-connected battery storage systems

• Work with hybrid inverters and system upgrades

• Install backup and essential-load circuits

• Perform switchboard modifications and protection upgrades

• Conduct electrical testing and verification

• Commission systems and perform fault-finding

• Prepare compliance documentation

• Execute safe rooftop installation practices

• Communicate professionally with customers and team members

About you

• Currently completing the second, third or fourth year of an electrical apprenticeship

• Reliable, punctual and ready to work

• Take pride in producing neat, safe work

• Physically capable and comfortable working at heights

• Listen, learn and respond well to direction

• Work well as part of an installation team

• Show initiative without compromising safety

• Communicate professionally with customers and other team members

• Construction White Card

• Current Australian driver's licence

Benefits

• $27-$40 per hour based on apprenticeship year, previous solar experience, technical ability and demonstrated capability

• Flexible compressed working week with full-time hours across four longer working days

• Above-award pay for apprentices who demonstrate strong skills, reliability, initiative and willingness to learn

• Structured training and mentoring with experienced SAA accredited solar and battery electricians

• Clear career pathway to support completion of apprenticeship and progression towards SAA solar and battery accreditation

• Experience across residential and commercial projects

• Uniforms, quality equipment and modern job management systems provided

• Long-term career opportunities with an expanding energy business

About us

Oaken Energy is part of the Future X Group, an established Australian energy group operating across renewable energy, electricity retail, smart energy technology and virtual power plants. We're expanding Oaken's residential and commercial solar and battery operations into NSW and building a professional in-house installation team based in Gregory Hills. Our focus is on properly planned work, quality equipment, strong installation standards and developing tradespeople who want a long term career in the energy industry.