Trainee Truck Operator

at Westgold Resources Limited
Published August 27, 2024
Location Perth, Australia
Category Transportation  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Trainee Truck Operator Westgold Resources Limited location Perth.

Westgold Resources is an innovative and progressive West Australian gold producer located in the Murchison and Southern Goldfields regions of WA. We are looking for people with passion and drive who want to advance their careers. With new mines, new equipment and a new energy across our business, there's never been a better time to join Westgold.

About the opportunity Westgold are looking for enthusiastic, proactive individuals who want to kick start their mining career. If you are looking for a permanent full-time role FIFO from Perth, then we want you.

As an integral member of the team, the Truck Operators will work closely with Westgold's production department and operate our CAT AD63, Atlas Copco and Sandvik Trucks. The trainee truck operators work 12 hours a shift on a day shift / night shift rotation.

If successful through the screening process, you will been invited to Westgold's Assessment Centre on Thursday 26th September at our Canning Vale Training Facility.

Successful candidates will have the chance to learn from industry leaders and have an insight into the day-to-day of a Trainee Truck Driver/ Nipper and discuss whether FIFO is right for you.

The duties will include but not be limited to completing equipment pre-starts. Operating Underground Dump Trucks. Completing necessary safety paperwork and processes.

Working with underground team to provide support in the installation of ground support measures. Manual Handling of drill rods, ground support mesh and bolts. Supporting the wider operations with other adhoc tasks as required.

What do I need manual Driver's licence. (Required). 6-12 months experience in a labour intensive role. Strong understanding and commitment to safety. Must be comfortable working underground. The ability to commit to rostered remote work.

The right to work in a permanent role in Australia. Currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Western Australia. National Police Clearance (issued within 12 months). Willing to put in the hard yards now for the future benefits of career progression with a great company.

The Westgold offer a range of benefits including a permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer. Performance based bonus. Site Allowance. Group salary continuous insurance.

A health and wellness allowance. Health insurance discount. A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption. Referral Bonus - bring your mates along. 5 years' pro rata long service leave. Salary sacrifice options.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice. Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria's which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver?s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions.

We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone.