Apprentice - Diesel Fitter - Maintenance Team

Tassal Operations; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on Helly Hansen workwear

Employee Benefits

Job summary

Tassal Operations is seeking an Apprentice Fitter at the Proserpine Prawn Farm to start in November 2026. You’ll learn from experienced tradespeople while maintaining and repairing farm machinery, vehicles and equipment, gaining skills you can take anywhere.

You’ll work a Monday to Friday roster, earning while you learn, and complete a nationally recognised trade qualification. Second and third-year apprentices are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship pathway leading to trade qualification.
• Hands-on training with heavy machinery and farm equipment.
• Safe work practices and practical maintenance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service, maintain and repair 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.
• Learn to use tools, equipment and maintenance systems safely.
• Complete on-the-job training and studies as required.
• Contribute to a positive team and safety culture.
• Build practical skills for a long-term career.

Skills

Hands-on learner

Team player

Curious about machinery

Reliable and motivated

Problem solving

Education

Nationally recognised trade qualification

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 have any questions, please email Georgina at ******@tassal.com.au