Apprentice – Fixed Plant Fitter & Turner

Apprentice Fixed Plant Fitter & Turner 

Start your mining career with hands-on experience, great mentors, and real work-life balance.

 We’re chasing our next Apprentice Fixed Plant Fitter & Turner to join us at Ravenswood Gold Mine.

You’ll learn how to keep our fixed plant running safely and reliably while completing your trade qualification in a supportive mining environment.

No experience? No worries! If you’re keen to learn, can turn up on time, and don’t mind getting a bit dirty, we want to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

• Great DIDO roster with genuine work-life balance
• Earn while you learn
• Nationally recognised trade qualification
• Hands-on experience working on crushers, conveyors, pumps and other fixed plant equipment
• Supportive team environment with experienced mentors, that work hard and have a laugh along the way
• Opportunities to gain additional tickets and licences
• Long-term career opportunities within the mining industry

What you’ll be doing

• Preventative maintenance and repairs
• Diagnosing mechanical issues
• Helping with shutdowns and preventative maintenance
• Working safely with permits, isolations and procedures
• Completing inspections and maintenance paperwork

What we’re looking for

• ·Good attitude and willingness to learn
• ·Mechanically minded and hands-on
• ·Reliable and safety focused
• ·Team player who’s keen to build a career in mining

Essential

• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Minimum Year 10 completion or equivalent
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Forklift, Working at Heights or Confined Space tickets
• Previous mechanical, workshop or labouring experience

If you’re ready to kickstart a career instead of just finding another job, apply now and start building your future in mining!

Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:

• Current Resume

• Cover letter addressing suitability as outlined above.

All preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medical assessments, reference checks, and verification of qualifications.

Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.

Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.