At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn hands-on mechanical fitting skills while maintaining and repairing industrial machinery.
- Company: Join the Craig Mostyn Group, a leading food and agribusiness with over 100 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, structured training, health support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a supportive environment that values growth and teamwork.
- Qualifications: Interest in mechanical systems, completed Year 10, and a commitment to safety.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Start your career in Mechanical Maintenance | Learn from industry experts | Live our values
The Craig Mostyn Group is a leading food and agribusiness that has operated for over 100 years across Australia. Our operations span Western Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania, producing premium quality pork, beef, lamb, abalone, protein meal, and tallow for both local and international markets. At Craig Mostyn Group, our purpose is to provide a sense of belonging where you can grow and develop with us as we aspire to deliver high-quality, ethical food for generations to come. Our values are embedded in everything we do, and our family of 1,400 employees live these values every day. This opportunity is based at our V&V Walsh site in Bunbury, one of Western Australia’s leading meat processing and food manufacturing facilities.
Our Values
- FAMILY: Family values are at the heart of who we are
- INTEGRITY: We always try to do what’s right
- COLLABORATION: We are one team
- CURIOSITY: We’re open-minded and want to learn
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and safety-conscious Apprentice Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team at V&V Walsh in Bunbury. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a large-scale food manufacturing environment while completing a nationally recognised mechanical fitting apprenticeship. You’ll learn from experienced tradespeople and develop practical skills in maintaining, repairing, and improving the machinery and equipment that keep our operations running safely and efficiently. From production lines and conveyors to pumps, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, you’ll gain valuable experience working with critical industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist qualified mechanical fitters with the installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of industrial machinery and equipment
- Learn to identify faults and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimise equipment downtime
- Support the maintenance of conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and other production equipment
- Assist with the dismantling, inspection, repair, and reassembly of machinery and mechanical components
- Develop skills in using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and workshop equipment
- Support preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and equipment specifications
- Follow lock-out/tag-out, permit-to-work, and other safety procedures at all times
- Help maintain compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety, and hygiene standards
- Work collaboratively with maintenance, production, electrical, and refrigeration teams
What We're Looking For
- A genuine interest in developing a career as a qualified mechanical fitter
- A willingness to learn about industrial machinery, mechanical systems, and equipment maintenance
- An interest in working in a meat processing and food manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach
- Good mechanical aptitude and an ability to work with tools and equipment
- A commitment to safety, hygiene, teamwork, and continuous learning
- Completed Year 10 (or equivalent), with solid results in mathematics and science
- A current driver’s licence or reliable transport
- Must be living in Australia with full working rights
Benefits
- Full mechanical fitting apprenticeship with structured training and mentoring
- Competitive apprentice wages
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Discounted premium beef and lamb products
- Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted private health insurance
- 13 weeks paid parental leave (in addition to NES)
- Free income protection insurance
- A supportive and inclusive team environment
If you’re ready to start your mechanical maintenance career with an industry leader that values your growth and learning, join the Craig Mostyn Group family at V&V Walsh. The Craig Mostyn Group is committed to maintaining, growing, and supporting our diverse and inclusive culture by seeking and promoting diversity in our teams. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages and genders, and from diverse groups including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Apprentice Fitter in Bunbury employer: Craig Mostyn Group
At the Craig Mostyn Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture in our Fremantle office. With a strong commitment to employee growth, competitive pay, and generous benefits like paid parental leave and health insurance discounts, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered to thrive. Join us in our mission to provide high-quality, ethical food while enjoying a sense of belonging within our family-oriented environment.
