About the Opportunity MRAEL is excited to partner with Dyno Nobel to recruit a motivated and safety-focused Apprentice Mobile Plant Mechanic for their Moranbah workshop, commencing in Febuary 2027. Working on a 7/7 lifestyle roster within a dynamic mining workplace, you will earn while you learn alongside skilled heavy diesel tradespeople. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a hands-on career maintaining specialised heavy mobile equipment while gaining a nationally recognised trade qualification. What’s Involved: Based out of the Moranbah workshop and operating within a mining environment, you will receive comprehensive, structured training across heavy fleet maintenance. Your day-to-day duties will include: Assisting with scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on heavy mobile fleet vehicles and specialised mining equipment. Responding to breakdowns in the workshop and field to minimise equipment downtime. Learning how to inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults. Carrying out component repairs, rebuilds, and replacements under the guidance of experienced tradespeople. Maintaining accurate maintenance records and adhering strictly to site safety, zero-harm, and compliance procedures. What We Are Looking For: To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate: A genuine interest in heavy diesel mechanics, mobile plant equipment, and problem-solving.



Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn complex diagnostics and troubleshooting. High commitment to workplace health and safety in a high-compliance mining environment. Resilience, reliability, and a positive attitude toward working a 7/7 roster. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Current driver's licence and reliable transport to Moranbah, or the ability to reside locally. Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, and drug and alcohol screening. Why complete your apprenticeship through MRAEL? Enjoy a balanced 7 days on, 7 days off roster while completing your apprenticeship. Receive a competitive full-time apprentice weekly wage plus superannuation, with all TAFE/training fees covered. You will be supported from day one by a dedicated MRAEL Apprentice & Employment Consultant who will mentor you through to trade completion. Gain valuable mining-sector heavy mobile plant experience with a respected global industry leader. How to Apply Ready to launch your heavy diesel career in 2027? Click Apply Now to submit your current resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit for this apprenticeship. MRAEL is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds.

📌 Mobile plant technology apprenticeship - 2027 commencement (Australia)
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