Mining Trade Assistant (FIFO) – Support Diesel & Service Teams

Blake Machinery Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on-site

Accommodation provided on-site

Tools provided

Flights included from capital cities

Job summary

Blake Machinery Group (BMG) is a large family-owned business specialising in the supply and maintenance of high quality earthmoving equipment to the mining, civil and private sectors. BMG is currently looking for experienced trade assistants to support BMG’s Diesel Fitters, Tyre Fitters and Service Personnel in their day-to-day duties at the Bauxite Hills Mine.

You will perform various supporting duties alongside our workshop teams, conduct daily service runs, assist with fuel, grease and oil

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain an HR Licence.
• Experience working in mining/FIFO environments is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Perform supporting duties alongside Diesel Fitters, Tyre Fitters and Service Personnel.
• Conduct daily service runs including fuel, grease and oil top ups on all mine site equipment.
• Fuel and grease prime movers and side tipping trailers as required.
• Attend out-of-hours breakdowns and vehicle retrievals when required.

Skills

FIFO experience

Autonomy

Teamwork

Safety aware

Problem solving

Education

HR Licence

Job description

Blake Machinery Group (BMG) is a large family-owned business specialising in the supply and maintenance of high quality earthmoving equipment to the mining, civil and private sectors. BMG is currently looking for experienced trade assistants to support BMG’s Diesel Fitters, Tyre Fitters and Service Personnel in their day-to-day duties at the Bauxite Hills Mine.

You will perform various supporting duties alongside our workshop teams, conduct daily service runs, assist with fuel, grease and oil