Entry Level Driller Roles Available
We are currently seeking individuals to fill entry level driller positions across Western Australia. If you're looking for a career that offers excellent remuneration, great training opportunities and the chance to work with top tier mining companies, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The role involves working as an assistant to experienced drillers, conducting daily pre-start equipment checks, completing necessary safety paperwork and processes, assisting with routine maintenance and cleaning, loading and unloading heavy vehicles, and other duties as required.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a manual C class licence with no restrictions, reside in Western Australia, be able to pass a pre-employment medical, have a clean police record from within the last 3 months, and provide valid proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This is a physically demanding role that requires extensive manual labouring, so you will need to be fit and able to cope with the demands of the position, confined spaces, dust and other environmental challenges.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
* Conducting daily pre-start equipment checks
* Completing necessary safety paperwork and processes
* Assisting with routine rig / machine / equipment / tool maintenance and cleaning
* Loading and unloading heavy vehicles
* Manual Handling of drill rods, sample bags, core trays etc
You will also have the opportunity to learn new skills, build life-long friendships, and earn serious money as an entry-level driller's offside (drillers assistant / trainee driller).
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:
* Excellent base salary + bonuses and super
* Healthy and tasty meals cooked and provided for you every day
* 2:1 manageable FIFO shifts out of Perth, WA
* Salary sacrifice options available
* Comfortable accommodation
* Career longevity and financial stability
* Our team's support and guidance
* Uniforms and PPE provided
Once on-site, you will learn from the best drillers, work for some of the most recognisable names in mining, and build life-long connections while enjoying incredible rates + performance bonuses and super.
We will also provide you with all of the required certifications that you will need on-site. Specifically, your Cert II and III. So no need to stress about the nitty gritty. If you decide to take on the surface Drillers' Offsider role, we will help you upgrade your licence to the required HR status.
We are committed to supporting our employees during their transition into the resources sector.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Manual C class licence with no restrictions
* Reside in Western Australia
* Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
* Clean Police Record from within the last 3 months
* Valid proof of COVID-19 vaccinations
* Australian Citizenship or Permanent Resident
* Working at heights and 4WD ticket (not required, but highly regarded)
* Mechanical aptitude, strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet
Physical and Mental Demands:
* Extensive manual labouring
* Confined spaces
* Dust and other environmental challenges
We encourage applicants who are motivated, enthusiastic and willing to put in the hard yards in training.