Diesel Fitting Apprenticeship 2026

4 days ago

Proserpine QLD, Australia Wilmar Sugar Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

As an Apprentice Diesel Fitter at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll partake in a four-year learning program that combines theoretical education facilitated by a Registered Training Organisation (such as TAFE) with practical on-the-job training.

This position is located at Proserpine Mill in the heart of the Whitsunday region - it's like being in paradise With its pristine beaches and lively community, you'll find the perfect balance between work and relaxation.

Role in Action

  • Efficiency Enforcer: Provide a maintenance service to Mill departments and assist in the assessment of asset performance.
  • Fix-It Force: Participate in and support preventative maintenance programs including basic troubleshooting, fault finding, reporting, installation, monitoring and repairs as required.
  • Accuracy in Action: Ensure accuracy of data entry such as work orders, permits, reporting and timesheets. Contribute to the development and updating of safe operating procedures.
  • Collaboration Crew: Work collaboratively in team environments.

Your Winning Combination

Successful candidates are required to have a minimum sound achievement in Math and English. Be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Have introductory computer skills, and be able to commute to work and vocational training.

What Wilmar will offer you

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

To support successful candidates throughout their apprenticeship, Wilmar covers trade training fees (TAFE) and provides a full trade-specific toolkit.

How to Apply

If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 9th November 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at We look forward to receiving your application.

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.

We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.

We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.

Job Details

Reference #

50587

Posted on

27 Oct 2025

Closes on

09 Nov :00

Location(s)

Proserpine Mill

Expertise

Engineering

Job level(s)

Entry, Apprentice/ Trainee

Work type(s)

Fixed term

More details (document)

Business unit

Non seasonal

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