Apprentice Mechanical Fitter – Fixed Plant

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold mining company in St. Ives seeks a Mechanical Fitter Fixed Plant Apprentice. This role offers hands-on training with the Maintenance crew, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should have a passion for the trade, good communication skills, and a completed Year 12 Cert. Applications close on 23 November 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pay + 6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus scheme

Private health insurance allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Passion for learning about the Mechanical fitting trade and a can-do attitude.
• Completed or completing your Year 12 Cert (including Maths).
• WA Manual Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Maintenance crew to learn on-the-job.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mining plant equipment.
• Help keep the sites safe, clean, and running smoothly.

Skills

Passion for Mechanical fitting trade

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Completed Year 12 Cert

Certificate II Pre‑Apprenticeship

First Aid Cert

Job description

Want to kickstart your career in one of Australia’s most dynamic gold mining areas while mastering skills that open doors?

At Gold Fields, we have a large portfolio of underground and open pit mines across 4 mine sites where you’ll get hands-on experience, high quality training, and real-world challenges — all while working alongside a world-class team.

Why Choose Gold Fields?

• Learn from the best: Our crew of experts will mentor you every step of the way.
• Do real work: From underground tunnels to towering heights at the processing plant, every day is an adventure!
• Safety first: We take your safety seriously — it’s the heart of everything we do.
• Work-life balance: This role is offered on 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster.

This opportunity is available for Kambalda or Kalgoorlie residents only. Bus transportation is offered from town to and from the mine site daily.

Benefits you will receive:

• Competitive pay + 6% site allowance.
• Quarterly bonus scheme.
• Private health insurance allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What you will be doing?

As a Mechanical Fitter Fixed Plant Apprentice, you’ll work closely with the Maintenance crew to gain all the skills you need through on-the-job training and formal TAFE classes. You’ll learn how to maintain and troubleshoot underground and surface mining plant equipment to minimise downtime, help keep our sites safe, clean and running smoothly, and grow your expertise in a rewarding, hands‑on environment.

What You’ll Need:

• A genuine passion for learning about the Mechanical fitting trade and a can‑do attitude.
• Completed or completing your Year 12 Cert (including Maths).
• Good communication and basic computer skills.
• WA Manual Driver’s License – so you’ll need to be able to obtain one.
• Certificate II Pre‑Apprenticeship and First Aid Cert are not essential but will be advantageous to your application.

Ready to Launch Your Mining Career?

Our apprentice intake kicks off January 2026 — don’t miss your chance to join a safe, challenging, and rewarding workplace with endless opportunities to grow.

Apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE 23 November 2025.

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.