Apprentice Heavy Diesel Fitter at Westgold

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Literacy, Numerical Literacy, Fine Motor Skills, Analytical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Tool Usage

Industry

mining

Description

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business. At Westgold, we do more than mine. We own and operate our mines, maintain our own mining fleets, and run our processing plants, giving our people the opportunity to gain exposure across the entire mining value chain. We're committed to helping our employees build rewarding careers while making a positive contribution to our communities and the environment. As an apprentice HD Fitter, you'll be part of a supportive team that values safety, development, and continuous learning. You'll work alongside experienced tradespeople, gain hands-on experience on industry-leading equipment, and develop the skills needed for a successful long-term career in mining. You'll gain real-world exposure across our mining operations while receiving dedicated support throughout your apprenticeship journey. With a family-friendly 8/6 roster and a progressive training model, we make the transition into the mining industry and FIFO lifestyle both achievable and rewarding. Commencing in January 2027, Westgold is offering multiple opportunities for both entry-level and mature-age apprentices to join our Mobile Maintenance teams. We welcome motivated individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and identities and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Whether you're starting your career, changing industries, or looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. What are we looking for in an apprentice? We are looking for individuals: From diverse backgrounds that have digital and numerical literacy awareness With developed fine motor skills for using essential tools With analytical and creative thinking skills With an agile and flexible approach to life and learning Who are motivated, self-aware and curious That have an affinity for understanding how things work and wanting to solve problems Essential attributes: The right to work in Australia Current C-Class driver’s license National Police Clearance Additional desirable attributes: Pre-trade qualifications in mechanical engineering, automotive or electrical Work experience in mechanical engineering, automotive, electrical or trade assisting Mathematics and/or physics at senior high school The Westgold Offer: A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer A range of benefits including: Performance based bonus Group salary continuous insurance A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption. Referral Bonus - bring your mates along! 5 years' pro rata long service leave Salary sacrifice options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice. Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website. Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now! Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain). Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party. At Westgold we offer more than a job, we offer you a career. Coming to work every day isn't just about getting the job done, it's about camaraderie, it's about feeling a sense of achievement and it's about fulfilling your role alongside your work mates. Our teams possess a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share their experiences. We welcome entry level candidates to our workforce in addition to highly experienced professionals looking to make their mark within a growing organisation. Diversity and inclusion for employees from all backgrounds is a high priority for us as we strive to be an ongoing employer of choice and are committed to upholding workplace equality. With the guidance of our Core Values, we believe in providing a safe and harmonious workplace that encourages thinking outside of the box and employee engagement that benefits both the business and the employee. Don't see your dream role but still want to introduce yourself? Check out this video to see what its like..

Responsibilities

Work alongside experienced tradespeople to maintain mining fleets and industry-leading equipment. Gain hands-on experience across the mining value chain while following safety and development protocols.