Mechanical Apprentice - Bowmans

Launch your career with Bunge’s apprenticeship intake

As part of our annual apprenticeship intake, we are recruiting multiple apprentices in both Mechanical and Electrical trades across South Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, nationally recognised qualifications and ongoing support while building a rewarding career in a global business.

About the role

If you have an interest in mechanical machinery, gearboxes, diesel and petrol engines and hydraulics, Bunge has an exciting opportunity for a motivated first year mechanical apprentice to join us in embarking on a 4-year apprenticeship in a leading agribusiness.

You will join a busy and experienced maintenance team and will be supported as you learn all aspects of the mechanical trade while gaining a sound understanding of the agricultural industry. This is a hands-on role where you will have increasing responsibility as you progress through your training.

As an apprentice, you will receive paid formal training delivered by an approved Registered Training Organisation, which will lead to a nationally recognised qualification. You will also have access to genuine career opportunities.

Duties

• Assisting maintenance mechanical fitters to complete preventative maintenance and repairs on stationary plant (conveyors, bucket elevators, Augers ) and various items of Mobile plant ( Mobile grain vacuums, Forklifts, diesel and electric grain conveyors).
• Assisting other Maintenance teams across the central region
• Assisting with Hydraulic fault finding and repairs
• Assist with Welding and fabrication tasks.
• Be in involve with Planned site upgrades and project work.
• Maintaining onsite workshops and storeroom parts
• Conducting daily plant inspections
• Work closely with operational stakeholders on daily priorities.
• Attending TAFE classes

About you

• Sound knowledge of Mechanical preferred(not essential).
• Minimum year 11 education and/or completion of an appropriate pre-vocational course
• A current drivers licence
• A motivated team player with a can do attitude and ability to work independently;
• Enjoys taking on varied tasks across the workday or work week
• Able to undertake Formal training at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

About us

Bunge connects farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.

Through our dynamic supply chain, we can move commodities efficiently from where there is surplus to where they are needed. In Australia, we operate around 60 storage and handling sites and seven port terminals across southern Western Australia, South Australia and western Victoria, two import sites in Victoria and New South Wales, and are one of the largest buyers and exporters of agricultural commodities including cereals, oilseeds, pulses and cotton.

By joining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career and make a difference to local farmers and the communities we operate in.

In mid-2025, Bunge and Viterra combined, creating a premier agribusiness solutions with around 34,000 employees globally.  

Benefits

When you join Bunge, you’re not just starting a new job – you’re building a rewarding career with a global leader. We offer a supportive work culture that values respect, teamwork, and development. As part of the Bunge family, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Training and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning, Bunge workshops, and mentorship programs to support continuous learning and career growth
• Employee assistance program – access to confidential and free support
• Corporate health insurance funds, financial services, and computer offers
• Rigorous safety practices
• A supportive environment which prioritises respect and teamwork.

To apply

To apply or to see a detailed position description, please visit the careers page of our website viterra.com.au, or for further information please contact Maintenance Manager, Douglas Waye on +61 477 553 ***

Applications close 11:45pm Sunday 13 September 2026.

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.

These positions are available to those who have the unrestricted right to live and work in Australia.