RedStart is O’Connors dedicated program for our apprentices and trainees to learn, grow and thrive in a dynamic and rewarding industry, our Redstart Program offers some amazing benefits that truly set it apart.
When you join O’Connors Redstart Program you will receive:
- Tools for the job valued up to $5,000
- Tafe fees paid for the duration of your apprenticeship plus accommodation and travel costs covered for trade school purposes
- Ongoing support and mentoring from our dedicated Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
- Employee discounts on parts and servicing offered, including Kincrome tools
- Uniform supplied
We also offer on the job, internal and specialist Case IH training with state-of-the-art workshop and training facilities. With the scale and growth of the company you have the opportunity to work across 16 locations covering the dealership network to gain the broadest range of experience, you will be geared to grow your career in a comprehensive and well-rounded program that invests in the success of its participants.
Apprentice Service Technician
In this position you will work with the Service Department, assisting the team to service and maintain a range of heavy vehicles in the workshop and out in the field.
You will complete a Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology over 4 years completing trade school, on the job and internal specialist training throughout.
Unique to O’Connors RedStart Program, first year full-time Diesel Mechanic apprentices will receive a toolbox valued up to $5,000.00 to help start their career with the tools required for the job.
Positions are available in Birchip, Bordertown, Condobolin, Forbes, Ouyen, Swan Hill, Warracknabeal and West Wyalong.
Applications now open.
Parts Interpreter Trainee
In this position you will work with the team to provide exceptional customer service and technical parts support for agricultural machinery to our customers and the service department.
You will learn to source and identify parts from electronic catalogues, manuals and data bases to help our customers keep moving.
You will complete a Certificate III in Automotive Sales over 3 years completing on the job and formal training throughout.
Applications now open.
Engineering Apprentice
In this position you will work with the Engineering Department, assisting the team to work on a range of machinery, vehicles and accessories in the workshop.
You will complete a Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication over four years. During this time, you will attend trade school and complete on the job and internal specialist training as required.
As part of O’Connors RedStart Program, first year full-time apprentices will receive tools for the job valued up to $5,000 to help start their career with the tools required for the job.
Applications now open.
WHAT OUR APPRENTICES HAVE TO SAY
What I like most about working for O’Connors is the friendly staff I work with every day as well as the opportunities and support O’Connors give me as an apprentice. I love the experience I am gaining from doing my work, as well as the experience my colleagues are passing onto me.
Aiden Keys- Horsham
Engineering Apprentice
I like the challenges that the job presents. Everything you do is a little bit different which means there is always something new to learn. I like the support that O’Connors gives employees, I have received a lot of support and have had many positive outcomes that I may not have experienced working elsewhere.
Emily Rollinson – St Arnaud
Parts Trainee
I really like being able to work out in the field on farms, I am always learning new things and the quality of work at O’Connors is done to a high standard.
Jordan Start – St Arnaud
3rd Year Apprentice Service Technician
I really like the diversity of my job, not having to work on the same thing every day.
Seth McCoy – Warracknabeal
3rd Year Apprentice Service Technician
What I love about my role is working in a team environment and learning new skills off fellow employees. I get to travel around to different places working at O’Connors, and I learn something new every day.
Hugh Sait – Birchip
School Based Apprentice
I enjoy all aspects of the job but particularly that I get to travel out to jobs and it’s always varying in what the work is. I enjoy working for O’Connors because everyone is very welcoming, friendly and always happy to help.
Thomas Hotham- Condobolin
4th Year Apprentice Service Technician
Every day is different and there is always something new to learn. I enjoy working with the Parts staff as well as the mechanics to ensure that customers are able to keep their machines moving. The staff at O’Connors have a wealth of knowledge across all aspects of the industry which allows me as a trainee to gain as much knowledge as possible.
Annabelle Hain- Forbes
Parts Interpreter Trainee
I really enjoy the huge variety of machines, places I get to travel and the range of different problems I have been able to work on.
Jackson Guy- Forbes
3rd Year Apprentice Service Technician
Hear about our Redstart Apprenticeship Program:
Contact us:
Mitch Barry
Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
E: redstart@jjoconnor.com.au
T: 0448 598 000