Apprentice Year 1

About the Company

• As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.
• At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
• We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

Contact:

• Consultant: diyana.cheyahaya@programmed.com.au
• Reference number: 77268
• Profession: Mining and Resources
• Company: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
• Date posted: 14th Aug, 2026

About the Role

• The 2027 Apprenticeships with Programmed Energy & Resources offer a variety of roles in the fields of:
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade
  • Engineering - Fabrication Trade
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
• Joining Programmed means becoming part of a well-established brand with genuine opportunities for career progression. Our team environment is supportive and inclusive, offering you the chance to earn while you learn valuable skills. We are dedicated to sourcing local talent and providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. Many of our current business leaders began their careers as apprentices with us, showcasing the potential for advancement within our company.
• As a 1st year Apprentice based in Unanderra, NSW, you will work closely with experienced Tradespeople, Supervisors, and Managers to gain essential skills and knowledge in your chosen trade. Through a combination of hands-on training and TAFE NSW courses, you will work towards securing your trade qualification over a four-year apprenticeship. This role also presents opportunities for career progression into leadership and staffing roles in the future.
• To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate motivation, a willingness to learn, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to building a long-term career. While completing Year 10 or equivalent is required, a current driver's licence and completion of a relevant pre-apprenticeship course are preferred but not essential. This position is ideal for individuals with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the Industrial Maintenance industry, with a projected commencement date in late January 2027.
• This apprenticeship is designed to develop capabilities across the following streams:
  • Mechanical Trade
  • Fabrication Trade
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
• Programmed Energy & Resources offers a four-year apprenticeship with on-the-job training and TAFE NSW courses to support qualification attainment.

Requirements / What you need

• Year 10 or equivalent is required.
• A current driver's licence is preferred but not essential.
• Completion of a relevant pre-apprenticeship course is preferred but not essential.

Training & Progression

• Four-year apprenticeship with hands-on training and TAFE NSW courses.
• Opportunities for career progression into leadership and staffing roles in the future.

How to Apply

• APPLY now.
• For more information, visit our website.
• Email: diyana.cheyahaya@programmed.com.au
• Reference number: 77268

Additional Info

• This role is based in Unanderra, NSW, and is part of Programmed Energy & Resources.
• Applications for these opportunities will be accepted until 18th September 2026, with all applicants being contacted within the following week regarding the status of their application.
• Date posted: 14th Aug, 2026