Apprentice Electrician

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Louis Dreyfus Company seeks a motivated apprentice electrician to join the Wee Waa team in NSW. This full-time onsite role delivers hands-on learning in electrical maintenance and repair at Gin sites and Grain Services, with mentoring and a focus on AS3000 standards. You will develop skills in PLC fault finding, motor control, reading drawings, risk assessments, and safety compliance while supporting continuous improvement. Essential: safety mindset, genuine interest in becoming a licensed electrician, basic computer literacy, ability to use hand tools, good teamwork and communication, and a proactive problem solver attitude; willingness to work at remote sites. Qualifications: school certificate with solid math, valid driver’s license. Apply with your resume; background checks and a pre-employment medical are required; right to work in Australia.

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Apprentice Electrician to join our Electrical team and develop their skills alongside experienced mentors. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience across a range of electrical maintenance, repair, and project work while learning to the highest Australian standards (AS3000). You’ll work across our Gin sites and Grain Services operations, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and compliance expectations.

 To be considered for this position you will:  

• Assist qualified electricians in performing electrical maintenance and repairs
• Learn and carry out basic electrical maintenance tasks at Gin sites and Grain Services
• Support continuous improvement and change management initiatives
• Read and interpret electrical drawings
• Learn to fault-find PLC systems and maintain motor control systems
• Assist with project work and electrical installations
• Perform hazard identification and risk assessments
• Conduct compliance checks and reporting
• Work at remote sites when required, including occasional extended stays
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and awareness of health and safety risks in industrial environments
• Genuine interest in developing a career as a qualified electrician
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to safely use hand tools
• Willingness to learn and work within a team environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to take on new challenges

Desirable Skills

• Basic understanding of ginning or agricultural processing machinery (advantageous but not essential)
• Knowledge of electrical systems or basic wiring principles

Qualifications

• School Certificate / High School Certificate with solid grades in Mathematics
• Valid driver’s licence (or willingness to obtain one)

Additional Information

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To apply for the position:

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity to join the Louis Dreyfus Company, please click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your Resume.

In accordance with Louis Dreyfus Company Australia's policies, you are required to undergo a background check and a pre-employment medical. We commit to providing a safe workplace for our employees and customers. 

Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen or have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us