Our Opportunity

Fortescue is pleased to open applications for the 2027 Mechanical Fitter - Hedland Residential Apprenticeship intake.

We are looking for motivated and mechanically minded individuals who possess a passion for learning.

This is a great opportunity to enter a highly sought after vocation, engage in training, and gain invaluable experience with a world class iron ore producer and global greens solutions business. As well as being a part of the Fortescue Family, the successful applicants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to help them succeed and become a highly skilled and capable tradesperson. 

Work Location: Fortescue’s Hedland Operations 

Rosters: (8:6:7:7) OR 8D6R (8:6) Residential in Port Hedland

***PLEASE NOTE - You must be a current Port or South Hedland resident to be eligible to apply!

About the Program

• 4-year apprenticeship offered, Hedland Residential
• Formal on-the-job training provided via coordinated rotations across Hedland operations
• Formal off-the-job training through North Metro Tafe WA 
• Completion of nationally recognised MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
• Remuneration is above the award rate, and will reflect the working roster, work requirements, and training component of the program 

About You

• Must be 18 years or older at the commencement of the apprenticeship program (early Feb 2027)
• Hold a full valid Australian drivers licence
• Must have a passion for mechanical type work and problem solving
• Comfortable working in a physical and challenging environment
• The ability to work long hours, including night shift on coordinated roster rotations
• Completion of a Pre-Apprenticeship (Certificate II in Engineering - Mechanical Fitter and Machinist) and/or other studies that support the pathway (not essential but highly regarded)
• Previous exposure to operational mining and/or mechanical work experience (not essential but highly regarded)

Our Process - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Step One:  Submit your application - be sure to answer all the questions and provide as much information as possible. Please attach the below to your application:

• Current resume listing your relevant work experience to date
• Cover letter describing yourself and motivation for applying
• Copies of all supporting documentation such relevant certifications and/or qualifications

The quality of your application is part of the initial shortlisting criteria!

Step Two: If your application is shortlisted and progressed to the next stage, you will be contacted and invited to attend an Assessment Centre which will consist of the below activities:

• Speed Interviews
• Group Activity
• Information Session
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

Assessment Centre Date - Tuesday 8th September 2026

You must attend the Assessment Centre in person to be considered for a position. If you are rostered on shift, please speak to your leader.

Step Three: Applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of October 2026. Successful external applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks and onboarding. 

 Start dates are scheduled for early February 2027.