Apprentice Plant Mechanic/Fitter

The Bloomfield Group

Rutherford, NSW
Contract
Full-time

23 days ago

APPRENTICE PLANT MECHANIC / FITTERApprenticeships at Kings EngineeringOur Apprenticeship Program has been creating careers for over 40 years, allowing you to earn while you learn, develop your skills and meet new challenges in an exciting and rewarding environment.Our program is unique and highly regarded in the Engineering and Mining industries. We are invested in our Apprentice Program and developing the next generation of trade’s people and potential leaders of our business. An apprenticeship with us will allow you to gain the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience for a career in your chosen field.About the roleKings Engineering has exiting opportunities for our next intake of Apprentices, commencing in December 2024 for our 2025 Apprenticeship Program.If successful in gaining one of these sought after opportunities, you will embark on a structured training program with potential for site placements across the Bloomfield Group and can expect to work in a caring environment where your learning is guided by experienced tradespersons, supervisors, and managers.As an Apprentice Plant Mechanic / Fitter, you will learn how to:

Maintain a safe and clean working environment and be a champion of safety
Overhaul and repair a wide range of mobile plant equipment from various industries including, but not limited to, roadheaders, dozers, graders, drills, waters carts, haul trucks, shuttle cars, rail wagons, etc
Correctly and safely operate high risk workshop machines such as overhead cranes and forklifts
Interpret schematics and technical drawings
Inspect and diagnose issues

Essential Criteria

Access to your own reliable transport to and from site
Possess strong mathematical aptitude with a minimum of Year 10 completion prior to commencement of Apprentice Program
Demonstrate a genuine passion for your chosen trade
Take pride in the quality of your work
Be able to work independently, as well as contribute to a team
Be reliable for full-time working hours Monday to Friday and some weekends
Be committed to completing and passing all practical and theory-based study requirements of your Apprenticeship
Comfortable working at heights and in a physically demanding environment

Working with Kings EngineeringKings Engineering is a leading NSW engineering business. Founded in 1923 and privately owned, Kings has a proud history of providing engineering solutions across a range of industries. Located at Rutherford, Kings works across a range of industries including tunnelling and infrastructure, open cut and underground mining, rail and manufacturing. Kings Engineering is proudly owned and operated by The Bloomfield Group.We are committed to diversity in the workplace and we invest in our people so that they can deliver for our customers. Our inclusive Apprenticeship Training Program has been developing the next generation of tradespeople and leaders for more than 40 years.Investing in our people and our communityAt Kings Engineering, part of The Bloomfield Group, we invest in our people and we invest in the community. We offer a highly competitive salary plus super, discounted gym memberships and a range of other benefits.Underpinning how we go about our work are our company values: We Care. We Deliver.

We respect and care about the safety and wellbeing of our people, our local community and the environment.
We work together with integrity to deliver safety, operational best practice, customer satisfaction and compliance.

This position requires an individual aligned to the values of Bloomfield.To ApplyTo apply for the position, please answer the screening questions and attach your resume. Your resume should include your personal details, education and any other work experience completed. Please note: If an application does not include the required information/attachments it will not be considered. In providing your CV to Bloomfield you acknowledge acceptance to be included in its recruitment processes as defined by the business and available at .Applications close 16 June 2024To find out more about Kings Engineering please visit www.pwgking.com.auTo find out more about The Bloomfield Group, please visit www.bloomcoll.com.auThe Bloomfield Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity, priding itself on an inclusive workplace. All applicants must be able to evidence their Right To Work in Australia.

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