Apprentice Fitter Machinist

Questas Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Discounts at everyday stores

Inhouse training program

8 weeks paid parental leave

1 week secondary carer leave

Women’s Lead Network

Home Safely Everyday program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Berendsen Fluid Power at the Perth Airport workshop is seeking an Apprentice Fitter & Machinist to join the Wetherill Park team in Sydney, starting December/January. You will gain hands-on experience in hydraulic cylinder repair and rebuild while learning from seasoned technicians in a large-scale workshop.

You will learn to read technical drawings, assist with inspection, disassembly and reassembly, and rotate through our cylinder service exchange program to build a broad skill set for a

Qualifications

• Year 10 High School Certificate is required.
• Curious about how machines and mechanical systems work.
• Comfortable with maths and good with your hands.
• Careful and precise—accuracy matters in this trade.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior fitters and machinists on hydraulic cylinder repair and rebuild.
• Learn to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Assist with inspection, disassembly, and reassembly of hydraulic cylinders.
• Get hands-on with stripping benches, honing equipment, and hydraulic test rigs.

Skills

Year 10 cert

Curious about machines

Maths confident

Precise and careful

Hands-on learner

Education

Year 10 High School Certificate

Job description

About the Opportunity

Berendsen's Perth Airport branch operates from a custom-built workshop within the Perth International Airport precinct. The branch is built to handle heavy-duty hydraulic equipment for Western Australia's toughest industries.

We're looking for an Apprentice Fitter & Machinist to join the Wetherill Park team in Sydney, starting December/January. You'll get hands-on exposure to hydraulic cylinder repair and rebuild, working alongside experienced technicians in a workshop built for large-scale, heavy-duty equipment - plus exposure to the branch's cylinder service exchange program, which keeps a substantial inventory of refurbished cylinders moving to minimise customer downtime.

Your Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior fitters and machinists on hydraulic cylinder repair and rebuild
• Learn to read technical drawings and schematics
• Assist with inspection, disassembly, and reassembly of hydraulic cylinders
• Get hands-on with stripping benches, honing equipment, and hydraulic test rigs

About You

• Minimum Year 10 High School Certificate
• Curious about how machines and mechanical systems work
• Comfortable with maths, and good with your hands
• Careful and precise - accuracy matters in this trade

What's In It For You?

A nationally recognised trade qualification, earned in a purpose-built workshop trusted by some of WA's toughest industries - plus rotations across our local branches to build a well-rounded skill set most apprenticeships can't offer. And a career that keeps going after your ticket comes through: apprentices who complete the Elevate Program go on to build lasting careers across Questas Group, backed by mentoring, recognition, and the resources of a national network.

Why Berendsen Fluid Power?

• Employee benefits program - offering salary packaging options, novated leasing, discounts at everyday stores and much more!
• Access to our inhouse training program.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave & 1 week secondary carer leave.
• An inclusive culture and access to our Women’s Lead Network
• A robust focus on work, health and safety through our “Home Safely Every day” program
• Access to Fitness Passport