Mechanical Fitting Apprenticeship - Yancoal | 2027 Intake

Programmed Maintenance Services; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognised trade qualifier

Safety-focused team

Mentoring and coaching

Exposure to mining equipment

Competitive wages

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services in Singleton NSW, in partnership with Yancoal, is offering a four-year Mechanical Fitting Apprenticeship starting January 2027 at Mount Thorley Warkworth mine.

Based at MTW, you'll gain hands-on experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, learning from experienced tradespeople in a safety-focused environment.

This apprenticeship provides formal training, a trade qualification, and ongoing mentoring within the mining sector.

Qualifications

• Must be Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must reside within one hour drive of Mount Thorley Warkworth mine.
• Must hold a current driver license or plan to obtain one within 12 months.
• Recent school leavers must upload their two most recent school reports.
• Shortlisted candidates must complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, servicing and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults.
• Work with mechanical components, tools and equipment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Develop understanding of mechanical systems and safe work practices.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Interest in mechanics

Mechanical understanding

Problem-solving

Teamwork and communication

Commitment to safety

Education

HSC (desirable)

Job description

Mechanical Fitting Apprenticeship - Yancoal | 2027 Intake

Programmed Maintenance Services – Singleton NSW

Mechanical Fitting Apprenticeship - Yancoal | 2027 Intake

Programmed, in partnership with Yancoal, is committed to upskilling the local Hunter Valley community by offering an exciting four-year Mechanical Fitting Apprenticeship, commencing in January 2027.

Based at Yancoal's Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) mine, approximately 10km southwest of Singleton, this is a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals looking to kickstart a hands‑on career in the mining industry.

Working within MTW's two world-class Coal Handling and Preparation Plants (CHPPs), you'll gain valuable experience maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting a range of mechanical equipment while learning from experienced tradespeople in a safety-focused environment.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Fitting Apprentice, you'll develop practical skills and knowledge across a range of mechanical maintenance activities.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you may gain experience in:

• Assisting with the maintenance, servicing and repair of mechanical equipment and machinery
• Learning to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults
• Working with mechanical components, tools and equipment
• Assisting with preventative maintenance and inspections
• Developing an understanding of mechanical systems and safe work practices
• Working alongside qualified tradespeople in a hands‑on mining environment

Benefits Include

• Working with a safety-focused and supportive team
• Gaining a nationally recognised trade qualification
• Learning from experienced and qualified tradespeople within the mining industry
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring and support from both Programmed and Yancoal
• Exposure to a broad range of mechanical equipment, systems and maintenance activities
• Competitive wages

Inherent Requirements of Employment

• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Must hold a current driver's licence or have plans to obtain one within the first 12 months
• Completion of HSC is desirable but not essential
• Must reside within a one‑hour drive of Yancoal's Mount Thorley Warkworth mine site
• Recent school leavers must upload their two most recent school reports
• Shortlisted candidates must successfully complete a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing

About You

We're looking for motivated individuals who have a genuine interest in mechanical fitting and enjoy working with their hands.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to learn
• An interest in mechanics, machinery and how things work
• Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to workplace safety
• A genuine interest in building a long‑term career in the mining industry

If you're mechanically minded, enjoy hands‑on work and are ready to kickstart your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.