Dozer Operator

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold producer is seeking a hands-on surface production operator for its St Ives Gold Mine in the United Kingdom. Responsibilities include operating Komatsu dozers to shape and maintain pits, dumps, and stockpiles, while adhering to high safety standards. The role offers a permanent position with substantial benefits, including relocation support and a competitive bonus structure. Join a team committed to safety and creating lasting value for communities.

Benefits

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10%

Monthly private health allowance

Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave

Relocation support

$10K employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s licence; HR license preferred.
• Demonstrated ability operating dozers in a surface mining environment.
• Experience on Komatsu track and wheel dozers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and maintain dumps, stockpiles, and working areas.
• Operate equipment safely while maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Complete pre-starts, inspections, and support preventative maintenance.

Skills

Manual driver’s licence

Ability operating dozers in surface mining

Experience on Komatsu dozers

Job description

• 4 days, 4 nights, 6 off roster | Residential in Kambalda/Kalgoorlie
• Hands‑on Surface Production Role Shaping Pits, Dumps & Stockpiles
• Operate Komatsu Dozers at St Ives Gold Mine

The Opportunity

In this role, you will play a key part in surface production, operating dozers to shape pits, dumps, and stockpiles while working safely and efficiently as part of our Surface Mining team at our owner-operated St Ives Gold Mine.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
• Monthly private health allowance
• Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, dependent on roster
• Relocation support offered if relocating to the Kalgoorlie area
• $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s licence. HR license is preferred
• Demonstrated ability operating dozers in a surface mining environment
• Experience on Komatsu track and wheel dozers preferred

About the Role

• Shape and maintain dumps, stockpiles, and working areas to design and production requirements
• Operate equipment safely while maintaining high housekeeping standards
• Complete pre‑starts, inspections, and support preventative maintenance

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.