Apprenticeships – Boilermaker, Welder & Mechanical Fitter

Start your trade career with Bucher Municipal in Bendigo! Gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn and build your skills with our team.

About Bucher Municipal

Bucher Municipal is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of municipal vehicles and equipment, including refuse collection units, sweepers, vacuum and sewer cleaning machines, and static compaction systems. Our innovative products help councils and cities operate cleaner, safer, and more efficiently.

Start your trade career with a global industry leader. Bucher Municipal is seeking motivated apprentices to join Bendigo site in Victoria we have opportunities for

Welder Apprenticeship

Boilermaker Apprenticeship

Boilermaker Apprenticeship

As a Boilermaker Apprentice, you will work alongside qualified tradespersons to develop practical metal fabrication and welding skills while helping to build Bucher Municipal equipment. You will learn to complete work in line with engineering drawings, design specifications, quality standards and safety requirements while completing your apprenticeship training.

Your day-to-day learning will include

Learn to fabricate and assemble components for municipal equipment

Develop practical MIG welding, oxy cutting and metal fabrication skills

Fit an install fabricated components and repair structural steel.

Read and interpret engineering drawings with guidance

Measure, mark out, cut and prepare materials for fabrication

Learn to use workshop tools, machinery and lifting equipment safely

Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship

As a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced tradespersons to develop practical skills in the assembly and manufacture of our vacuum equipment. You will gain hands-on experience assembling and installing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, while learning to read technical drawings, follow quality standards and use a range of tools and equipment safely. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will build valuable technical skills and manufacturing experience while completing the training requirements of your qualification.

Your day-to-day learning will include

Learn to assemble mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components used in the manufacture of our vacuum equipment.

Develop practical skills in reading drawings, following work instructions and using hand and power tools safely.

Learn to install and connect hydraulic hoses, pumps, valves, pipework and other components as part of the assembly process.

Develop an understanding of quality standards, inspections and testing to ensure equipment is built to specification.

Work alongside experienced tradespeople and team members to build your technical knowledge and practical skills.

Support the broader production team and gain exposure to different stages of the manufacturing process.

Learn safe work practices while contributing to a high-quality, efficient and team-focused production environment.

About You

A willingness to learn, follow instructions and ask questions

A reliable, punctual and safety-focused approach

Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

The ability to balance practical work with the study requirements of an apprenticeship

Why Join Bucher Municipal?

Balance workplace training with your apprenticeship requirements

Hands-on experience with modern municipal vehicles and specialist equipment.

Support and mentoring from experienced, qualified tradespersons

A friendly, inclusive workplace with opportunities to build a long-term career

Start Your Career with Bucher Municipal

At Bucher Municipal, you’ll join a friendly and inclusive manufacturing team where teamwork, quality, safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do. We invest in our people and will support you as you develop your trade skills, technical knowledge and confidence throughout your apprenticeship.

This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced tradespeople while gaining hands-on experience assembling specialised municipal equipment and seeing the products you help build come together from start to finish.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in building quality products, are eager to learn new skills and want to develop your career in a modern manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

now and begin your trade career with Bucher Municipal — where innovation, quality and teamwork come together.

Please include a cover letter specifying the apprenticeship you are applying for, along with your resume.

Requirements

#### Job Details

Location

Vic - Bendigo

Work Type

FullTime

Post Date

2026-09-29

Close Date

2026-10-31

Reference

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