Yara Pilbara

Looking to kickstart your career in the resources industry? Programmed and Yara Pilbara are now offering Mechanical Fitting Apprenticeships right here in Karratha.

Start Date: February 2026

Location: Yara Pilbara - Karratha, WA

Application Close Date: Friday 10th October 2025

ABOUT YARA PILBARA

Situated on the scenic Burrup Peninsula, Yara Pilbara hosts one of the world's largest ammonia production facilities, supplying fertilizer to support global agricultural needs. Adjacent to the fertilizer plant is the Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) Plant, producing essential products for the Australian mining sector.

Yara Pilbara is also spearheading initiatives in Western Australia to establish a groundbreaking renewable hydrogen hub in the Pilbara region.

Yara embraces diversity across all operations, practices, and engagements. Yara encourages individuals from various walks of life, experiences, skills, genders and orientations, races, and backgrounds to pursue opportunities within their growing business. Yara's values of diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as their foundation, with everyone contributing to Yara's success.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This apprenticeship is a four-year program, where you will work towards achieving the nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Mechanical Fitter).Over the course of the traineeship you will gain technical knowledge, develop skills to operate production facilities and build up a mechanical aptitude.

This apprenticeship is designed to provide a comprehensive practical and theoretical base that enables the development of mechanical skills, technical procedures and concepts to carry out repairs and maintenance to a wide variety of mechanical equipment, as well as developing safe working practices. Your training will involve both on-the-job and classroom-based learning at the local TAFE.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful, you will have:

• Completion of Secondary Schooling to a Year 11 level (or equivalent)
• A willingness to work as part of a team
• Technical and problem solving skills
• Genuine interest in a career within the industry and motivation to pursue a career as a Mechanical Fitter
• Strong commitment to safety and driven work ethic
• The ability to obtain a Dangerous Goods Security Card
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical and regular drug & alcohol screening tests

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Embark on your career journey in the resources industry with an employer of choice.
• Earn a full-time wage well above Award rates (including annual leave, personal leave, and superannuation) while undergoing training.
• Attain a nationally recognized qualification with all course fees covered.
• Monday to Friday roster, with fortnightly RDO, and annual leave allowances.
• Receive ongoing assistance, support, and guidance through a dedicated mentorship program.
• Access to our Employment Assistance Program.

Programmed and Yara are committed to providing employment opportunities to the local Karratha community. Preference will be given to candidates who already reside in the local Karratha area. However, we will consider your application if you can demonstrate a connection to the Pilbara and are willing to relocate at your own expense.

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.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

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