Trade Assistant: Workshop Support & Safe Site Ops

Westgold Resources Limited; Shire Of Meekatharra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance

Wellbeing allowance

15% STI bonus

Superannuation

Roster 8/6

Camp with ensuite rooms

Gym access

Health insurance discount

Family and Medical leave policies

Referral Bonus

Long service leave (pro rata)

Salary sacrifice options

EAP with counselling

Job summary

Westgold Resources Limited is seeking a Trade Assistant for our Bluebird Underground Gold Mine near Meekatharra, WA. The role involves cleaning heavy machinery, assisting tradespeople, and general site labour to support safe operations.

You will work a family-friendly 8/6 roster, fly in/out on Tuesdays, with camp facilities and various allowances. Essential licences include HR WA and Forklift; trade qualifications are desirable, with a strong safety mindset and teamwork driving performance.

Qualifications

• Current HR Class WA driver’s licence is essential.
• Forklift Licence is essential.
• Valid trade qualifications, certificates, and licences are desirable.
• Previous experience in construction or trades is a plus.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks.
• Able to follow instructions and work well in a team.
• A can-do, team-oriented attitude with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of heavy machinery in preparation for servicing.
• Assisting Tradespersons to safely complete works.
• Cleaning of workshop and stocktaking of consumables.
• Safely and efficiently operate buses and site vehicles as required throughout the site.
• Ad hoc labouring duties, as directed by your Supervisor.
• Liaising with Contractors and Stakeholders as required.

Skills

Heavy machinery cleaning

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Communication

Manual handling

Education

HR Driver's Licence WA

Forklift Licence

Trade qualifications/certificates

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Westgold Resources Limited is seeking a Trade Assistant for our Bluebird Underground Gold Mine near Meekatharra, WA. The role involves cleaning heavy machinery, assisting tradespeople, and general site labour to support safe operations.

You will work a family-friendly 8/6 roster, fly in/out on Tuesdays, with camp facilities and various allowances. Essential licences include HR WA and Forklift; trade qualifications are desirable, with a strong safety mindset and teamwork driving performance.