Apprentice Intake 2026

2026 Available Positions:

1 x Fabrication Apprenticeship (Certificate III in Fabrication)

1 x Electrician Apprenticeship (Certificate III in Electrotechnology)

What you will bring to us:

• Commitment to a 4-year apprenticeship with classroom-based and on-the-job training

• Shown interest in your respective field

• Awareness and commitment to safety

• Completion of Year 12, as a minimum

• Basic problem-solving skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Why join us?

• Terms and Conditions of Employment are as per the HBT Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2024

• You will have the opportunity to be a part of a growing business in a global organisation, operating locally, we also have great employee benefits on offer:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Length of Service Recognition Awards

• Safety Recognition Awards

• Monthly BBQs & Birthday Celebrations

• Employee Referral Program

About us:

HBT GmbH, headquarters in Luenen, NRW, Germany, is a world-class machine manufacturer and fully integrated single solution provider – specialising in systems and equipment for underground coal mining. The company exports its high-performance longwall mining equipment to all major mining markets worldwide, strategically located in 15 countries including Australia.

The core HBT facilities have the capability for research, development, design, manufacture and testing of longwall mining equipment in-house. All HBT products and systems are produced to the highest standards and compliant with international regulatory requirements.

In addition to machine manufacturing, HBT also manufactures high-quality OE parts and provides world-class support services for their equipment to ensure their customers succeed.

HBT Services QLD is responsible for the overhauls of longwall machinery across QLD and operates under three (3) plants, being Overhauls, Gearbox repairs and Warehouse.

HBT is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workforce.

Applications close 17th October 2025 with shortlisted candidates progressing to interviews in November 2025.