Electrical tradesperson
Middy's Electrical

Ever wondered what a career in the electrical industry would be like?

Are you passionate about learning, want to learn from the very best, with access to the best technology and employment conditions?

Then start your career in the electrical industry on the right circuit with us, at Middy’s Electrical.

Who are Middy’s and why start your journey with us?
Middendorp Electric Co Pty Ltd is Australia's leading independent electrical wholesaler. Proud to be 100% Australian, family owned and independent since 1928.
With 110+ branches nationwide, Middy's is Australia's largest independent electrical wholesaler, servicing the electrical contractor as well as data and security installers. You've probably noticed our trademark Middy's 'Pink' branches.
Every day we work with over 10,000 electrical contractors, installers and professionals to provide their daily materials needs throughout Australia. From mines to skyscrapers, houses to factories; there's no job too big or small. Throughout our 90 years in the electrical industry our commitment has always been to work closely with our customers, to enhance their business and provide opportunities to develop our businesses together.
Middy’s will help you choose the right products, provide training to develop your job skills, help you enter new technology markets and identify new income streams and engage you in industry events to help stay in touch. Middy’s, offering you more…

Many of our people start off on the store floor and become Branch Managers. The opportunities are here for you. If you’re driven, you can go anywhere! We are a diverse and inclusive employer. We welcome people of all ages, gender, and backgrounds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a student interested in learning all about the electrical industry.

Middy’’s has a keen interest in supporting young people and will consider offering an a SBAT to students who show potential – this is a great place to get experience!

Skills You Might Learn

Understanding all aspects of electrical wholesale including working with electricians and company reps, store operations and management, build your knowledge of the range of suppliers, products and componentry needed to do electrical installations and monitoring. You will develop customer service skills end to end, from taking off an electrical plan right through to fulfilling and packing the entire order. You will undertake Middy’s own switchboard training so you can problem solve to determine the appropriate component or technology in accordance with standard electrotechnology practices, use and operation of all stock.

Typical Tasks & Duties

• You will observe the supervisor and site and learn the process of typical tasks and duties of store operations by actually undertaking them, including:
• hazard identification
• process of dealing with inwards goods
• putting stock away
• pick and pack orders
• Customer service at the trade counter
• take off from electrical plan to supply a quotation
• complete a complex sale from start to finish

You will see store management in action including
• stock control,
• ordering,
• invoicing,
• safe working practices for forklifts and cable cutting

Student Requirements

• Must have a keen interest in learning more about the electrical industry
• Cooperate and get on well with others working cohesively within a dynamic team.
• You will be expected to have a good work attitude - being respectful of supervisor, team and equipment.
• Arrive at work on time and always call (before your standard start time) if you are running late or unavailable to attend work due to illness.
• Take responsibility and pride in your own work, delivering the highest standards at all times.
• Must be able to work in a busy environment.

Dress Requirements

Neat clothing required with closed in footwear.

Special Transport Requirements

Students must make their own way to stores.
Public transport is available to most sites.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22499VIC - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-Vocational)