Trainee Belt Splicer

Fenner Conveyors; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Share scheme

FennerFits wellbeing platform

Leave purchase program

On-site parking

Career development programs

Active social calendar

Job summary

Fenner Conveyors invites applications for a Trade Assistant to support our Mt Isa core crew. Under supervision of qualified trades, you will assist with belt splicing, maintenance, repairs, and belt installations on fabric, ply, solid woven, or steel-cord belts while pursuing a nationally recognised Belt Splicing Traineeship.

This full-time role offers a 5/2 roster, a safety-focused culture, on-site training, and opportunities for career development within a global mining organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong safety focus and commitment to safe work practices.
• Hold a current drivers licence.
• Previous experience in a Trade Assistant role, ideally in manufacturing or mining.
• Good mechanical aptitude and sound communication and numerical skills.
• Willingness to work on-call and overtime.
• Willing to undergo pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, and National Police Check.
• Ideally hold Forklift ticket, Working at Heights, Doggers, Basic Riggers, confined space.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mapping and marking out splices.
• Assisting on shutdowns with planned belt changes.
• Assisting with Belt Splicing and Installations of conveyor belts - fabric, ply, solid woven, or steel-cord, as well as removal and replacement.
• Equipment and Shutdown preparation.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices on site and in the workshop.
• Participate in and sign off on JSA’s; safety observations or toolbox discussions.

Skills

Safety focus

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Forklift ticket

Willingness to work on-call

Overtime readiness

Education

Certificate III in Polymer Processing

Job description

Fenner Conveyors, a Michelin Group Company, is a world leader in providing engineered conveyor solutions for the mining and industrial sectors. As the only company in Australia capable of designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing complete conveyor systems from head to tail, we offer unmatched end-to-end expertise.

With a manufacturing heritage spanning over 150 years, Fenner Conveyors operates across 30 manufacturing, engineering, and service locations, employing more than 1,200 people. We deliver a comprehensive range of conveyor products, services, and advanced technologies to support our customers’ operations.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive—because we believe that together, everyone achieves more.

Guided by our core values—respect for people, customers, facts, shareholders, and the environment—we embrace an all-sustainable approach that balances People, Profit, and Planet. Through continuous innovation and commitment, we are driving a better, more sustainable future for all.

Who we are

Fenner Conveyors, a Michelin Group Company, is a world leader in providing engineered conveyor solutions for the mining and industrial sectors. As the only company in Australia capable of designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing complete conveyor systems from head to tail, we offer unmatched end-to-end expertise.

With a manufacturing heritage spanning over 150 years, Fenner Conveyors operates across 30 manufacturing, engineering, and service locations, employing more than 1,200 people. We deliver a comprehensive range of conveyor products, services, and advanced technologies to support our customers’ operations.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive—because we believe that together, everyone achieves more.

Guided by our core values—respect for people, customers, facts, shareholders, and the environment—we embrace an all-sustainable approach that balances People, Profit, and Planet. Through continuous innovation and commitment, we are driving a better, more sustainable future for all.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, self-starter to be responsible for assisting our trade qualified technicians in the maintenance, service, repair and assembly of conveyor components and systems. This is an excellent chance to career advance yourself with an opportunity to undertake ourTraineeship Belt Splicing Program. You can receive aNationally recognised qualification securing yourself a fully company funded Certificate III in Polymer Processing and receive a permanent full-time position with a global mining organisation!

This opportunity is open to those who are just starting out in their career or those who are looking to take the next step and Level-UP and earn themselves a Trade Certificate!

You will have

• A strong safety focus
• Hold a current drivers licence
• Previous experience in a Trade Assistant position, ideally in a related industry sector, i.e. manufacturing or mining
• Possess good mechanical aptitude, as well as sound communication and numerical skills
• Ability to work on-call and overtime.
• Prepared to undergo a full Pre-employment Medical, Drug and Alcohol Screening as well as National Police Check.
• Ideally hold any of the following: Forklift ticket, Working at Heights, Doggers, Basic Riggers, confined space

About the Role

Under supervision of our qualified trades and as a crucial member of our Mt Isa core crew, you'll be responsible for:

• Assisting with mapping and marking out splices
• Assisting on shutdowns with planned belt changes
• Assisting with Belt Splicing and Installations of conveyor belts - fabric, ply, solid woven, or steel-cord, as well as removal and replacement
• Equipment and Shutdown preparation
• Ensure good housekeeping practices on site and in the workshop
• Participate in and sign off on JSA’s; safety observations or toolbox discussions

Roster & Conditions:

• 5/2 roster, Monday - Friday
• Permanent Full time, 40 hours per week minimum
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• 1 RDO a month

Why Join Fenner?

Joining Fenner Conveyors means becoming part of an organisation that values its people and supports them to reach their full potential. You will gain exposure to major national projects and work alongside industry leaders in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

We offer a supportive, approachable leadership team, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Annual Group Bonus participation
• Michelin Share Scheme
• Access to FennerFits – our wellbeing, recognition, and discounts platform
• Option to purchase up to four weeks’ additional leave per year through our Leave Purchase Program
• On-site parking
• Career development programs including Emerging Leaders & Supervisor Training
• An active social calendar with regular internal and external events