Apprentice Heavy Duty Fitter

About JRM Resources

Enjoy hands-on work and have a passion for bringing projects to life? Build your trade with a family-owned business located in Waroona WA, working across civil, mining and forestry operations.

JRM Resources is looking for someone who wants to build a trade career with us from the ground up.

We currently have four apprentice Heavy Duty Fitter vacancies to fill. You will work alongside experienced tradespeople and develop the skills to service, maintain and repair heavy mobile plant.

The Role

As an Apprentice Heavy Duty Fitter, you’ll complete your Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, while building practical skills in mobile plant maintenance on the job. You will receive supervision matched to your skills and the task, with support to ask questions and learn safely.

What you will learn

• Servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on heavy mobile plant equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, with exposure to engines, hydraulics, drivetrains and related electrical systems as your training progresses.
• Safe use of tools and diagnostic equipment, parts identification and accurate maintenance records

What you’ll do

Under appropriate supervision and as training progresses:

• Assist with inspections, scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs of heavy mobile plant and associated equipment.
• Learn to inspect, diagnose and repair diesel engines, cooling and fuel systems, hydraulics, transmissions, final drives, brakes and relevant electrical systems, in line with the training plan.
• Assist with removing, dismantling, inspecting, repairing and reassembling mechanical components using approved procedures.
• Learn to read service manuals, technical information, drawings and maintenance schedules, and use diagnostic and measuring equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely; identify parts and assist with parts handling and inventory tasks.
• Complete job cards, service records and training logbooks accurately; report faults, damage and work requiring further attention.
• Keep work areas clean and organised, care for tools and equipment, and follow procedures for waste, oil and spill management.
• Complete your off-the-job training and meet your RTO requirements.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

What We Are Looking For

You don’t need a trade background, but you do need the right attitude and commitment.

Essential

• An interest in machinery, a willingness to learn and a commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
• Reliability, punctuality, respect for others and a practical approach to working safely.
• Willingness to attend trade training, complete assessments and follow instructions
• Ability to perform the role safely, with reasonable adjustments where required, and willingness to follow safety, conduct, attendance and training requirements.
• Literacy, numeracy and digital skills suitable for trade training, or willingness to participate in assessment and an agreed support plan.

Desirable

• Year 10 or higher, a pre-apprenticeship, relevant work experience or vocational studies.
• Mechanical or fabrication aptitude shown through school, hobbies, work, volunteering or practical projects.
• A current driver’s licence, or a realistic plan to get one within an agreed timeframe.
• A Construction Induction Card, where required for your placement.

You’ll be a great fit if you have

• Total commitment to Zero Harm and safety leadership
• A professional work ethic and a “can do” attitude
• Reliability, and a willingness to put in extra effort as a team player
• Clear communication with teammates and respect for others
• Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
• An openness to technology and innovation

What We Offer

JRM is committed to developing apprentices properly. Every apprentice receives:

• A structured pathway: a registered training contract, an RTO training plan and a JRM workplace development plan.
• Proper induction: corporate, site, role, psychosocial safety, respectful workplace, fatigue and fitness for work.
• Paid training time: protected attendance at off-the-job training, paid as required by the applicable industrial instrument and training contract.
• Broad exposure: planned experience across suitable functions and equipment, reviewed each quarter.
• Tools and PPE: fit-for-purpose, correctly sized equipment, with clear issue and replacement arrangements.
• A mentor: separate from your direct supervisor where practicable. Female apprentices are offered a female mentor or external women-in-trades support.
• Early, stigma-free support: help with literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, transport or any other barrier to your training.
• Regular reviews: a 30-day review, an end-of-probation review, quarterly reviews, and 6 and 12-month program reviews.

Your formal competency sign-off is always made by an authorised assessor, and your supervisors will verify your workplace exposure and performance along the way.

How We Select

Our selection process looks at your safety mindset, your motivation and understanding of the trade, how you learn and solve problems, your practical aptitude, your reliability, and how you work with others. We’re looking for potential and attitude as much as experience.

How to Apply

Apply now by submitting your resume and any supporting documents for consideration via the job portal or to hr@jrmresources.com.au

JRM Resources is committed to an inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from women and from people of all backgrounds. If you need adjustments to take part in the process, let us know.

Questions or help applying? Call (08) 9733 7607.