Heavy Diesel Fitter Apprentice

1 week ago

Moranbah, Australia BUMA Australia Full time

Big machines, bigger opportunities – join us as a heavy diesel fitter apprentice

About Us:

BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.

About the Role:

Are you, or someone you know, seeking an opportunity to build a career in the mining industry as a Heavy Diesel Fitter? We are recruiting for multiple apprentices at Goonyella Mine, to commence in March 2026. Week one will see you take part in a comprehensive onboarding program that includes site and workshop tours, apprentice sign-up, safety inductions, and an introduction to the team and workplace.

As a Heavy Diesel Fitter Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn and obtain skills such as:

  • Planned and unplanned maintenance of fixed plant and mobile assets
  • Major engine and component rebuild
  • Planned component strategy replacements
  • Diagnostic, fault finding, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance skills
  • Cert III – Heavy Diesel Trade

About You:

We are seeking driven and goal-oriented applicants with the following:

  • Demonstrated positive attitude and eagerness to learn
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
  • Proficiency in language, literacy and numeracy
  • Driver's licence 
  • Valid right to work in Australia
  • QCE or equivalent school leaving qualification

Apply today for the chance to join a site with positive, energetic and approachable leaders where hard work and talent is appreciated.

Working at BUMA:

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA Goonyella employee you will have access to:

  • Even time roster (7 days on, 7 days off) – first year will be day shift only; thereafter day shift/night shift rotating
  • Camp accommodation, meals and uniforms provided
  • Annualised weekly pay
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on some of the biggest and best mining gear in the world
  • Open and honest relationship with the management team through weekly toolbox meetings
  • Employee financial, lifestyle and health benefits such as discounted health cover, discounted car rentals, salary sacrifice options such as personal leave, superannuation, novated leasing and an employee assistance program

Goonyella Riverside Mine:

Located in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, BMA's Goonyella Mine is one of Queensland's largest coal mines. It is situated approximately 30 kilometres from the town of Moranbah.

BUMA Australia provides labour, supervision, technical support and mobile plant to perform truck and excavator pre-strip operations.

To be considered for this opportunity please click "Apply Now" to submit your application Applications for the Apprenticeship positions will close on 26 January 2026.

All final applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for these positions. Each application will be considered on its merits.

For further information on careers at BUMA please visit our website

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