Surface Mining Supervisor

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold producer is seeking a team leader for surface mining operations at their St Ives mine in the United Kingdom. This role involves supervising a high-performing team, ensuring effective communication and operational safety. Candidates should have significant experience in open pit mining and hold necessary statutory accreditation. The position offers relocation support, competitive salary, and various employee benefits, including a health allowance and bonuses.

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

• Extensive experience in operating machinery in a senior capacity.
• Proven ability to manage performance and mentor teams.
• Regulatory accreditation for supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise surface mining operations and lead the team.
• Ensure effective communication across shifts.
• Deliver operational outcomes safely in line with company values.

Skills

Operating machinery in an open pit mine

Performance management

Coaching and mentoring teams

DMIRS Section 26 statutory supervisor accreditation

Current manual driver’s licence

Job description

• 4 days, 4 nights, 6 off roster at St Ives Gold Mine
• FIFO from Perth or live locally in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie area
• Lead and develop a high-performing surface mining team

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will supervise and deliver surface mining operations as part of our Surface Mining team at our owner-operated St Ives 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 Kambalda
• $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience operating machinery in an open pit mine in a senior capacity
• Proven performance management experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and positively influence teams.
• Hold a DMIRS Section 26 statutory supervisor accreditation
• Current manual driver’s licence

About the Role:

• Lead and support crews to work effectively together and collaborate with other teams and stakeholders
• Run effective pre-starts and handovers, ensuring clear communication across shifts
• Coach and supervise the team to safely deliver operational outcomes in line with Gold Fields’ values

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.