2026 Apprenticeships – Programmed Energy & Resources

Available Roles:

• Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• Engineering – Fabrication Trade
• Plumbing

Applications will remain open until 20th September 2025, all applicants will be contacted over the course of the following week to advise the status of your application.

• Be part of an established brand with real career progression opportunities.
• Supportive team environment
• Earn while you learn!

At Programmed we are passionate about sourcing great local talent and providing our people with opportunities for growth and development. We have a long and proud history of employing apprentices in our business with many of our business leaders having started their careers undertaking an Apprenticeship.

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join our NSW (Wollongong) team as a 1st year Apprentice, based in Unanderra. Working closely with experienced Tradespeople, Supervisors, and Managers you will gain valuable skills & knowledge to ultimately secure your trade qualification. Your employment engagement will incorporate a combination of both hands on, on the job training and training through TAFE NSW. Over the course of the four-year apprenticeship, you will gain the necessary experience required to continue your career with us as a qualified Tradesperson. You will be provided opportunities to further progress your career as a tradesperson, with opportunities to move into Leadership and Staffing roles at a later stage. An apprenticeship can open a world of possibilities.

Skills and Experience

• Motivation to succeed and a willingness to learn;
• Values
• Team work and has a positive attitude to working in a safe and productive manner;
• Ability to follow direction with excellent attention to detail;
• The ability to listen and understand customer and company requirements;
• Commitment to building a long term career;
• Completion of Year 10 or equivalent;
• A current Drivers License is preferred, but not essential; and Completion of a relevant pre-apprenticeship course is advantageous, but not essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity to begin your career with an industry leader. It is the ideal role for someone who has a genuine desire to pursue a career in the Industrial Maintenance industry.

A late January 2026 commencement is anticipated.

Who are we?

Programmed Energy & Resources is a leading provider of industrial maintenance solutions to the mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities and infrastructure industries, leveraging scale to deliver localised services efficiently. Working with Programmed Energy & Resources means you will become part of the Programmed family: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal wellbeing and safety. Our Commitment Programmed supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do. Programmed strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.