Trainee Belt Splicer - Mt Isa

Fenner Conveyors; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Group Bonus participation

Michelin Share Scheme

FennerFits – wellbeing, recognition, &

Leave Purchase Program

On-site parking

Career development programs

Active social calendar

Job summary

Fenner Conveyors in Mt Isa is looking for a proactive Trade Assistant to support our qualified trades in maintenance, service, repair and assembly of conveyor components and systems. This role offers a national Traineeship Belt Splicing Program, full-time employment, and a company-funded Certificate III in Polymer Processing upon completion.

You will join a Mt Isa crew, bring a strong safety focus, hold a valid driver’s license, and be prepared for pre-employment medicals, drug screening and a

Qualifications

• Trade Assistant role requires safety-first mindset and pre-employment checks.
• Experience in manufacturing or mining environments is a plus.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and good communication and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mapping and marking out splices.
• Assist on shutdowns with belt changes.
• Assist with belt splicing/installations of conveyor belts.
• Equipment and shutdown preparation.

Skills

Safety focus

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Numerical skills

On-call & overtime

Pre-employment medical & drug screen

National Police Check

Tools

Forklift ticket

Working at Heights

Doggers

Basic Riggers

Confined space

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.

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

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

Ready to Elevate Your Career? If you think you have the required skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you – even if you don’t tick all the boxes.