Apprentice Mobile Plant Mechanic Job
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Mobile Plant Mechanic. This is a 4-year apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with study towards a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing heavy mobile plant and quarrying machinery. They will work in both the workshop and quarry sites, diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, performing preventative servicing and inspections, and gaining experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems maintenance, welding, fabrication, and field breakdown repairs.
Requirements
* Completed Year 10 or higher.
* A driver's licence.
* A willingness to work in tough environments (dust, noise, heavy lifting).
* Reliability, resilience, and pride in doing the job right.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Self-motivation.
Why this role?
* You will experience real variety every day, from workshop maintenance to on-site breakdowns.
* You will work on big iron, including heavy mobile plant and fixed crushing gear that keeps quarries running.
* The quarry environment is challenging, but you will be backed every step of the way.
* You will gain skills that open doors across construction, and quarrying industries.
* Our culture values hard work and safety above all else.
What you will gain
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge, including:
* Mobile Plant Technology.
* Maintenance and repair of heavy machinery.
* Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems maintenance.
* Welding and fabrication.
* Field breakdown repairs.
You will also gain valuable experience working in a quarry environment, where you will learn safe work practices, keep accurate job documentation and servicing records, and work collaboratively as part of a team.