Trainee Benchhand (Assessment Centre)
* $38.87 per hour with eligible pay increases
* 7/7 rotating roster with camp and meals provided while on shift
* Hands-on traineeship with extensive learning and development opportunities
About The Role
WorkPac is seeking physically fit and enthusiastic individuals to join a blast bench traineeship as a Trainee Benchhand. This role provides practical, on-the-job training in an open-pit mining environment while working as part of a safety-focused blast crew.
About Our Client
Our client is one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers, delivering explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals, and digital solutions. They operate with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability.
What You Will Be Doing
* Assisting blast crews and shotfirers on the mine bench
* Completing manual handling tasks in an open-pit environment
* Working outdoors in hot conditions on 12-hour shifts
* Following site safety systems, procedures and instructions
* Supporting daily blasting operations
What You Will Need
* Heavy Rigid (HR) driver’s licence preferred but not essential
* Experience working outdoors in physically demanding environments
* Ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing, CBM and SSAN clearance
* Strong safety awareness and compliance with procedures
* Positive, reliable, and team-focused attitude
* Reside in Mackay, Moranbah or the Whitsundays
What’s In It For You?
* $38.87 per hour with structured pay increases
* 7/7 rotating roster with camp and meals provided while on shift
* Formal traineeship with hands-on learning
* Exposure to blasting and mining operations
* Supportive and safety-driven work environment
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Job Code: 7226J
About WorkPac
WorkPac is Australia’s largest privately owned workforce solutions business. We add value to our candidates by providing recruitment, skills and career development opportunities across the Mining, Construction, Healthcare industries and more. Choosing WorkPac is always a Good Move.
EEO
At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.