Diesel Fitter Apprentice

About the role

Bell Bay Aluminium, part of Rio Tinto, is seeking candidates for a Diesel Fitter Apprenticeship to join its maintenance team. You will work across a variety of fleets and gain hands-on skills in mobile plant maintenance, reporting to the Mobile Equipment Maintenance Supervisor. The role suits self-starters who want to start a career in the industry.

Key responsibilities

• Learn and develop trade knowledge and skills in mobile plant maintenance, machinery, processes and systems used across the site
• Work towards completing an apprenticeship through a nationally recognised training plan, using internal and external training such as Tas TAFE
• Work as part of a team to ensure safe, continuous and environmentally responsible operations
• Gain experience from qualified trade experts while being supported by onsite apprentice mentors

Required profile

• Passing grades in Maths and English
• Demonstrated interest in heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery
• Desire and willingness to learn with a self-motivated, can-do attitude
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to health, safety and environmental practices
• Team experience and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Completed Year 10 or 12 (or expected to complete in 2026) with a minimum grade B in Essential Maths; pre-vocational courses in this field are highly regarded

What we offer

• A fixed-term position working directly for Rio Tinto on a 9-day fortnight roster
• Competitive base salary with an annual incentive program
• Medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Share ownership plan and salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Career development and education assistance, plus ongoing family-friendly wellbeing support
• Vacation, paid parental and sick leave, and employee discounts