GOLD FIELDS

Apprentice : Mechanical Fitter 1st Year

GOLD FIELDS  •  Washington (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

The Opportunity

Start your career with a leading global gold producer while completing a nationally recognised Apprenticeship. You will be responsible for gaining and developing the required skills to successfully complete the requirements of an apprenticeship in a Mechanical Fitter trade. You will receive extensive on the job training within the gold processing facility as well as formal TAFE training to support your development throughout the journey.

This role is based at our Granny Smith Gold Mine and is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off roster FIFO from Perth.

Why Join Gold Fields?

  • 6% site allowance + quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
  • Monthly private health allowance
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave
  • 2 weeks Cultural Leave
  • FIFO parking discount
  • Internal & external training

Skills & Qualifications

  • Current manual driver’s licence
  • Sound communication and basic computer literacy skills
  • A genuine interest and general understanding of the Mechanical Fitting trade
  • Successful completion of a Certificate II in Engineering would be highly regarded

About the Role

  • Complete on-the-job and formal training to become a qualified tradesperson
  • Apply your skills to help maintain and improve site equipment and infrastructure
  • Keep your work area clean, organised, and safe
  • Report hazards and incidents using site safety systems
  • Support the maintenance team with day-to-day tasks

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities. We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields:https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2nd August 2026

GOLD FIELDS

About GOLD FIELDS

Be part of a leading global gold mining with an inspiring Purpose: To create enduring value beyond mining in the lives and places our company touches.

You’ll find our nine operations in Australia, Chile, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa. We have also started a project in Canada. Gold Fields is listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Our 23,000+ people (including those from business partners) may be based across the world, but we are united by knowing that we are #StrongerTogether. This is at the heart of how we do things – we call it the Gold Fields Way. It is all about being one inclusive team – caring, connected and courageous – delivering great impact together.

Visit our jobs section to see how you can join us.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Sandton, Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1887
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