Surface Excavator Operator (FIFO) with Relocation & Perks

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

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.