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Great mining entry position Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia Residential based in Mount Isa
Job ID 104352 Closing date 20/03/2026 Last Updated 06/03/2026 Trades Assistant
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Surface Operations, Surface Fleet
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 104352
Glencore Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising vacancies exist for Trades Assistants in the Isa Surface Operations Team.
The Role
Mount Isa Mines is seeking Trades Assistants to join the Isa Surface Operations team. The team delivers bulk materials handling and road maintenance services to multiple departments across the Mount Isa Mine lease. These roles are residentially based in Mount Isa.
These positions will report to the Roads & Waste Supervisor and operate on a 5/2 Day Shift roster (48 hours per week – 4 x 10 hour days and 1 x 8 hour day). Previous forklift experience is advantageous but not essential, with training and development provided for suitable candidates.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Promoting and reinforcing a culture of safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement Operating a variety of mobile equipment Working with other departments, contractors and teams to support production targets are safely met Maintaining a high level of safety in the way we work Monitoring, reporting and conducting thorough equipment prestart inspection Safe operation of machinery across site and positive communication
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
Strong time management skills Ability to communicate with others Flexible attitude and sound work ethic Ability to achieve results within the specified time frames Strong customer focus is required as well as a high level of attention to detail Ability to work well within a team environment or with minimal supervision Must have Manual Open Driver’s Licence Proven experience in heavy machinery operations is also advantageous.
Applications Close: 8:00am Friday 20 March 2026