Trades Assistant

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Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Discover our current vacancies and take the next step in your career with Greatland.

Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, accountability, responsibility and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

Why Greatland?

• Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
• Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
• Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
• Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Parental leave designed to support you and your family
• Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing

About the Role

Reporting to the Light Vehicle Supervisor, you will assist with the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of Greatland light vehicles and ancillary equipment fleet including ancillary plant refuelling and tyre maintenance management. This role plays a key part in workplace safety, reliability, and operational productivity.

Important: This role is full time on an 8/6 roster – FIFO from Perth

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with the maintenance of equipment in a reliable and cost-effective manner
• Carry out refuelling of site support equipment in line with site environmental policies
• Carry out tyre maintenance and management for the light vehicle fleet (LV Tyre Fitting Role)
• Ensure compliance with safety, environment and mining statutory requirements
• Manage major hazards in line with Greatland standards. All high‑risk work involving major hazards are done under an appropriate JSEA or Safe Work Procedure (SWP)
• Carry out pre‑start inspections of equipment and work areas
• Maintain and implement safe work procedures
• Keep the Light Vehicle workshop and laydown yard organized and a high standard of housekeeping

Qualifications

• Team‑focused with a proactive, safety‑first approach
• Strong communicator who builds positive working relationships
• Committed to following company policies, procedures, and values
• C and HR drivers licence essential (Restricted HR acceptable)
• Mechanical aptitude or previous Trade Assistant experience
• High‑risk licence / forklift ticket
• Light vehicle and on‑highway tyre changing experience (Desirable)
• Cert II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology (Desirable)
• Service truck or in‑pit refuelling experience (Desirable)
• Basic computer skills

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a long‑life gold‑copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open‑pit and underground mining and Australia’s third‑largest gold‑copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly‑in fly‑out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.

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At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

Pre‑employment Requirements

Candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.