Mining Maintenance Trade Assistant Site & Workshop

WorkPac; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates on overtime

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking a Trade Assistant to assist with mechanical maintenance and refurbishment tasks in the Bowen Basin CHPP sector. The role combines workshop and site-based duties, with opportunities for overtime and penalties for extra hours.

You will support tradespeople during shutdowns, help resurfacing and relining equipment, and ensure safe, productive working conditions in a growing mining services company.

Qualifications

• Must have Current Standard 11.
• Must pass Drug and Alcohol Screen.
• Must have Coal Board Medical and BMA Core Induction.
• Must have a valid Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mechanical maintenance and refurbishment activities.
• Resurfacing and relining chutes, pipes, cyclones, and associated equipment.
• Installing ceramic wear liners to CHPP equipment.
• Supporting tradespeople during maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Working a mix of workshop and site-based roster arrangements.
• Maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Following safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Drug and alcohol screen pass

Education

Current Standard 11

Coal Board Medical

BMA Core Induction

Driver's Licence

Job description

WorkPac is seeking a Trade Assistant to assist with mechanical maintenance and refurbishment tasks in the Bowen Basin CHPP sector. The role combines workshop and site-based duties, with opportunities for overtime and penalties for extra hours.

You will support tradespeople during shutdowns, help resurfacing and relining equipment, and ensure safe, productive working conditions in a growing mining services company.