Apprentice Diesel Fitter

Company :

Hastings Deering (PNG) Limited

About Us:

Hastings Deering (PNG) Limited is one of the largest Caterpillar dealer networks in the world.  We sell, service and support the complete range of Caterpillar machinery used in the mining, construction, agricultural, materials handling and government sectors.  Over the past 75 years, we have built a reputation for hiring and developing the industry’s best and delivering an exemplary level of service to our customers and colleagues.

About the Role

We want to invest in your future and unearth your potential. Working with world-class Caterpillar machinery, you will learn about the repair, service, and maintenance of a massive range of equipment, engines, and power systems. We offer a competency-based apprenticeship that can allow you to complete your National Trade Certificate within four years and gain skills for life.

Your opportunity:

We want you to have an opportunity to have a career pathway into Diesel Fitting with Hastings Deering (PNG) Limited.  You will need to have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in mechanical trade demonstrated through hard work and be prepared for educational upskilling if you are selected.

About You

You will bring the following skills, experience, and attributes to our Apprenticeship Program:

• Completion of Year 12
• Have a Mechanical Trade Certificate in NC1 & NC2 in Heavy Diesel Equipment Fitting
• Have completed On-Job Training (OJT)
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Have a valid Police Clearance

To express interest in this challenging and rewarding role, submit your application including current updated CV, copies of certificates, job training references, valid police clearance and apply via our online Workday Career site. 

We require Port Moresby & Lae based applicants to apply.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button.       

Enquiries: Call our Recruitment Team on (675) 300 8300

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close Monday 24th August 2026