Excavator Operator

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10% annually

Monthly private health allowance

Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave

Relocation support

$10K employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a professional Excavator Operator to join the Surface Mining team at the St Ives site. FIFO from Perth or residential options to Kalgoorlie/Kambalda are available, with strong emphasis on PC3000/PC2000 excavators and proven surface mining production experience.

You will load ore and waste per production plans, support efficiency, and carry out pre-starts and routine maintenance on equipment. A current manual licence is required, HR licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators in surface mining production.
• Current manual driver's licence; HR licence preferred.
• Experience with PC3000 and PC2000 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators to load ore and waste according to production plans.
• Support operational efficiency, minimise downtime, and maximise production.
• Complete pre-starts, inspections, and preventative maintenance on operated equipment.

Skills

Excavator operation

Surface mining

HR licence

Manual driver's licence

Tools

PC3000/PC2000 excavators

Job description

• 8/6 FIFO from Perth or 4/4/6 for those residential to Kalgoorlie or Kambalda
• Operate large Komatsu excavators in a high-performing mine site operation
• Surface production excavator experience is essential

The Opportunity:

In this role,reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will operate excavators to extract ore and waste while minimising dilution and ore loss. You will support production targets and safe mining practices as part of our Surface Mining team at our owner-operated St Ives Gold Mine.

Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles. Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process

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
• Experience operating excavators in surface mining production
• Experience with PC3000 and PC2000 excavators is essential
• Previous gold mining experience is very desirable

About the Role

• Operate excavators to load ore and waste according to production plans
• Support operational efficiency, minimise downtime, and maximise production
• Complete pre-starts, inspections, and preventative maintenance on operated equipment

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.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 NOVEMBER 2026