Mobile Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship

Programmed / PERSOLKELLY; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships, in partnership with Wirtgen, seeks a motivated 1st Year Apprentice Mobile Plant Mechanic in Melbourne. This hands-on role builds a long-term career in heavy equipment through structured training, safety-first work, and real-world repairs.

The program offers on-the-job learning, block-release TAFE, and mentoring with opportunities to gain licences. Police check and basic computer skills are part of the entry requirements.

Qualifications

• Interest in mobile plant or heavy vehicle mechanics.
• TAFE completed via block release is part of the pathway.
• Pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen required.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and mechanical repairs on mobile plant equipment.
• Servicing and maintenance of mobile plant machinery.
• Electrical (12V & 24V) and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Machine preparation and component rebuilds.

Skills

Interest in mobile plant

Job description

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships, in partnership with Wirtgen (a global leader in mobile machine solutions), are seeking a motivated 1st Year Apprentice Mobile Plant Mechanic to join their team.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in mechanics who enjoys practical work and wants to build a long-term career in the heavy equipment industry.

What's on offer

• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
• Hands-on training with a globally recognised company
• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Long-term career opportunities
• Opportunity to gain forklift and other high-risk licences
• Fault finding and mechanical repairs
• Servicing and maintenance of mobile plant equipment
• Electrical (12V & 24V) and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Machine preparation and component rebuilds

About you

• Strong interest in mobile plant or heavy vehicle mechanics
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Safety-focused with good work ethic
• Basic computer skills
• Able to obtain a police check
• Driver's licence preferred (not essential)

Additional information

• TAFE completed via block release
• Pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen required

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.