Apprentice Diesel Fitter

Tassal Group; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognised trade qual.

Mon-Fri roster

Learn from experienced tradespeople

Heavy machinery exposure

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging and employee benefits

25% discount on Helly Hansen workwear

Job summary

Tassal Group is seeking an Apprentice Fitter for our Proserpine Prawn Farm, starting November 2026. You’ll learn from experienced tradespeople while working on machinery and equipment to keep the farm running daily.

You'll be trained through a nationally recognised trade qualification, with a Monday–Friday roster, weekends free, and opportunities to grow within Australia’s leading aquaculture company. Apply with your cover letter and resume to join a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach with machinery and equipment handling.
• Willingness to learn maintenance and repair processes.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service, maintain and repair a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Assist with fault finding and mechanical repairs.
• Work with experienced Fitters and learn from their knowledge.
• Support maintenance activities to keep operations running smoothly.
• Learn to use maintenance tools and systems safely.

Skills

Hands-on

Machinery curiosity

Team player

Problem solving

Reliable transport

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Finished school and not sure what's next? Or looking for a hands-on career where you can earn while you learn? You could be the newest Apprentice Fitter at Tassal's Proserpine Prawn Farm, starting in November 2026.

Over the course of your apprenticeship, you'll learn from experienced tradespeople while working on a wide range of machinery and equipment that keep our farm operating every day.

You'll gain hands-on experience maintaining and repairing everything from Caterpillar dozers, loaders and excavators through to pumps, generators, vehicles and other critical farm equipment. It's the kind of experience that will set you up with skills you can take anywhere.

No two days look the same. One day you could be helping complete a service on a piece of heavy machinery, the next you might be assisting with a breakdown, fault finding or learning how preventative maintenance keeps equipment running reliably.

You’ll work a Monday to Friday roster, giving you your weekends free while you earn an income, complete a nationally recognised trade qualification and build a career for the future.

Second and third-year apprentices are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Be Doing

• Learning how to service, maintain and repair a variety of machinery and equipment
• Assisting with fault finding and mechanical repairs
• Working alongside experienced Fitters and learning from their knowledge and experience
• Supporting maintenance activities that keep our operations running smoothly
• Learning how to use tools, equipment and maintenance systems safely and correctly
• Completing your studies and on-the-job training requirements
• Contributing to a positive team and safety culture
• Building practical skills that will set you up for a long-term career

About You

• You enjoy working with your hands and learning new skills
• You're curious about how machinery and equipment work
• You're reliable, motivated and willing to learn
• You enjoy solving problems and figuring things out
• You work well in a team and are happy to ask questions
• You take pride in doing a job properly
• You're committed to working safely
• You hold a current driver's licence and have reliable transport, or you're working towards obtaining one
• You have full working rights in Australia

What's On Offer

• Earn while you learn with a nationally recognised trade qualification
• Monday to Friday roster with weekends free
• Learn from experienced tradespeople who are invested in your success
• Gain experience working on heavy machinery, vehicles and critical farm equipment
• Career opportunities with Australia's leading aquaculture company
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Salary packaging and employee benefits
• 25% discount on Helly Hansen workwear

Who are we?

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.

If you are passionate about people, sustainability, and are ready for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position with your Cover Letter and Resume. We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Georgina at [e-mail]