Electrical Apprentice

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HEINEKEN's DB Breweries is seeking a 2nd or 3rd year Electrical Apprentice for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role onsite in Auckland. You'll join a maintenance team in a large brewery, learning hands-on electrical maintenance under a mentor, keeping packaging equipment safe and reliable, assisting during breakdowns, and supporting improvement to reduce downtime. You should be working toward NZCE or Advanced Trade Certificate with electrical focus, bring solid troubleshooting, basic machine knowledge, and a willingness to learn safety procedures and reporting tasks. To apply, tailor your CV to show your apprenticeship stage, practical repair experience, safety record, teamwork, and alignment with HEINEKEN values like Passion, Care, Enjoyment and Courage; note we do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Contract Type: Full‑time | Fixed Term (12 months)

About us

When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN family, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute their ideas, learn and grow as part of one of the largest beer and cider brewing companies in the world spanning 70 countries. 

We believe diverse views make great brews, and the vibe in our team is very much reflected in our four values: PASSION for consumers and customers, CARE for people and planet, ENJOYMENT of life, and COURAGE to dream and pioneer.

About the Role

We’re looking for a 2nd or 3rd year Electrical Apprentice who is keen to grow, learn and build real hands‑on experience inside a large‑scale brewery environment.

You’ll work alongside an experienced mentor who will teach you the skills needed to complete your apprenticeship. You’ll help keep our packaging equipment running safely and reliably, learning new skills every day as part of our maintenance team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Helping with maintenance and simple repair tasks on machines
• Assisting during breakdowns and learning how to fix issues safely
• Working with operators and technicians to keep equipment running smoothly
• Learning how to use tools, follow safety procedures and understand our equipment
• Supporting improvement activities to reduce downtime
• Collecting basic maintenance information and helping with simple reporting tasks
• Working with planners and technicians to complete scheduled jobs
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Working towards an NZCE/Advanced Trade Certificate (Electrical preferred)
• Good troubleshooting skills and basic machine knowledge
• Keen to learn and gain more experience in maintenance and improvement activities
• Able to support simple problem‑solving tasks
• Basic understanding of maintenance engineering or inventory/supply processes

Apply now and continue your trade journey with one of New Zealand’s most iconic breweries.

Please note: We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.