Limited positions available | Earn while you learn | Build a long-term technical career with HOBART
Some apprenticeships teach you a trade. This one could launch a career.
HOBART Food Equipment is recruiting the first intake of apprentices into our newly established HOBART Apprenticeship Program in NSW.
We are looking for motivated people who want to build a genuine technical career while learning from experienced technicians within one of the world's leading commercial food equipment businesses.
This is more than simply completing an apprenticeship.
Our program combines formal nationally recognised training with structured workplace development, practical experience and HOBART-specific technical training designed to develop the next generation of HOBART Service Technicians.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
From the beginning of your 4-year apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience working with commercial equipment used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, food production facilities and other major Australian businesses.
- Electrical and mechanical fault finding & repair
- Specialisation in commercial dishwashing systems
- Foodservice refrigeration systems service and repair
- Installation and commissioning of commercial appliances
- Conducting planned and preventative maintenance services
- Technical documentation and schematics
- Customer facing and technical competencies
THE HOBART DIFFERENCE
You'll be joining a structured development program created specifically to build highly capable HOBART technicians.
You'll benefit from:
- Hands-on technical training, at our Silverwater facility and in the field
- Formal, nationally recognised apprenticeship training during the 4-year program
- Practical experience on industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment
- Structured development throughout your apprenticeship
- Mentoring from experienced HOBART technicians
- Exposure to electrical, mechanical and refrigeration technologies
- Real customer and field-service experience
- Genuine long-term career opportunities
WHY HOBART?
HOBART has supported Australian hospitality, healthcare, institutional and food production businesses for more than 100 years.
Around the world, HOBART is recognised as a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial food equipment. As an ITW company, HOBART is part of one of the largest multi-industry manufacturing businesses in the world.
But excellent equipment is only part of what makes HOBART successful. Our Service Technicians are the people who keep our customers operating.
That's why we're investing in developing the next generation of HOBART specialised technicians.
Additional benefits include:
- Uniform & PPE provided
- Fully expensed company vehicle (after 6 months)
- Strong career pathway in a growing global business
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You don't need to already be a technician. We're much more interested in your attitude, aptitude and willingness to learn.
You may be someone starting your career, or someone looking to move into a hands‑on technical role from another profession. This role is open to all candidates over 18 years of age.
You'll likely enjoy this role if you:
- Like understanding how things work
- Enjoy fixing things and solving problems
- Are interested in technology and equipment
- Take pride in doing a job properly
- Are reliable and willing to learn
- Can communicate confidently with different people
- Want to develop skills that can become a long-term career
Previous mechanical, electrical or technical experience is useful, but not essential.
READY TO START YOUR CAREER?
If you're looking for more than "just an apprenticeship" and want the opportunity to build a technical career with a global industry leader, we'd like to hear from you.