Apprentice : Mechanical Fixed Plant Fitter 1st Year
Want to kickstart your career in one of Australia's most dynamic gold mining areas while mastering skills that open doors?
At Gold Fields, we have a large portfolio of underground and open pit mines across 4 mine sites where you'll get hands‐on experience, high quality training, and real‐world challenges — all while working alongside a world‐class team.
Why Choose Gold Fields?
Learn from the best:
Our crew of experts will mentor you every step of the way.
Do real work:
From underground tunnels to towering heights at the processing plant, every day is an adventure!
Safety first:
We take your safety seriously — it's the heart of everything we do.
Work‐life balance:
FIFO roster with 8 days on, 6 days off.
More time to recharge and enjoy life.
Benefits you will receive
Quarterly bonus scheme
5 weeks annual leave
Internal & external training
What you will be doing?
You'll learn how to maintain and troubleshoot mining equipment to minimise downtime
Complete on‐the‐job and formal TAFE training to become a qualified tradesperson
Keep your work area clean, organised, and safe
Report hazards and incidents using site safety systems




Support the maintenance team with day‐to‐day tasks
What You'll Need
A genuine passion for learning about the mechanical fitting trade and a can‐do attitude.
Good communication and basic computer skills.
WA Manual Driver's License.
Successful completion of a Certificate II in Engineering would be highly regarded
Ready to Launch Your Mining Career?
Our apprentice intake kicks off January **** — don't miss your chance to join a protected, challenging, and rewarding workplace with endless opportunities to grow.
APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE 11 November ****.
The honest preview
The good
You get 5 weeks of annual leave.
The hard parts
It is a fly-in fly-out job, working 8 days in a row and then having 6 days off.
What surprises people
Some of the work is in underground tunnels and some is up at outstanding heights at the processing plant.
The ad says it is for a first-year apprentice, but it also says you need at least 1 year of mechanical fitting experience.
Industry averages for a qualified Fitter General, across all employers — not this employer's offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
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📌 Apprentice : Mechanical Fixed Plant Fitter 1St Year (Western Australia)
🏢 Gold Fields
📍 Western Australia