Trade Assistant

Blake Machinery Group (BMG) is a large family-owned business specialising in the supply and maintenance of high quality earthmoving equipment to the mining, civil and private sectors.

BMG is currently looking for experienced trade assistants to support BMG’s Diesel Fitters, Tyre Fitters and Service Personnel in their day-to-day duties involving the repair, service and maintenance of BMG’s equipment at Bauxite Hills Mine.

Key duties:

• Perform various supporting duties alongside BMG’s Diesel Fitters, Tyre Fitters and Service Personnel in the performance of their day-to-day tasks
• Conduct daily service run including fuel, grease and oil top ups as required on all mine site equipment on an as required basis
• Fuel and grease prime movers and side tipping trailers on an as required basis
• Attend out-of-hours breakdowns and vehicle retrievals when required

Essential skills:

• Day and night shift, mining/FIFO experience preferred
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Strong commitment towards safe work practices
• Proven problem-solving ability, strong work ethic and attention to detail
• HR Licence
• Forklift High Risk Licence

Candidates with mining/FIFO experience, as well as those with rigging/dogging and non-slewing crane tickets will be viewed favorably.

Why work for us?

• Attractive salary
• All meals, accommodation, tools and other allowances provided on-site
• 2 week on, 2 week off roster (1 week day shift, 1 week night shift)
• Opportunity to be part of a large and growing family-owned business
• Tools included
• Flights included from any Australian capital city

If your experience matches the above criteria, please apply via this advertisement. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.