Trade Assistant

Overview

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Trade Assistant - Trainee Belt Splicer (Mt Isa based)

QLD - Mt Isa • Permanent / Full Time

Join an industry leader, develop your career with our in-house training, and enjoy excellent earning potential.

About the Company

Fenner Conveyors, a Michelin Group Company, is a world leader in providing engineered conveyor solutions for the mining and industrial sectors. Operating 3 manufacturing sites, 23 Service Branches as well as Engineering Design & Fabrication facilities employing over 1200 employees. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Mt Isa Branch and work with our Core Service team, who respect you and your contributions. We are a results-oriented, family-oriented, and committed team.

We are looking for a proactive, self-starter to assist our trade qualified technicians in the maintenance, service, repair and assembly of conveyor components and systems. This is an excellent chance to advance your career with an opportunity to undertake our Traineeship Belt Splicing Program, including a nationally recognised qualification and a fully company funded Certificate III in Polymer Processing, leading to a permanent full-time position with a global mining organisation.

This opportunity suits those starting out in their career or those seeking to level up and earn a Trade Certificate.

Day-to-day responsibilities

- Assisting with mapping and marking out splices
- Assisting on shutdowns with planned belt changes
- Assisting with belt splicing and installations of conveyor belts (fabric, ply, solid woven, or steel – cord); including removal and replacement
- Equipment and shutdown preparation
- Ensure good housekeeping practices on site and in the workshop
- Participate in and sign off on JSA’s; safety observations or toolbox discussions

Roster & Conditions

- 5/2 roster, Monday - Friday
- Permanent full time, 38 hours per week minimum
- Consistent overtime opportunities
- 1 RDO a month

Why work for Fenner Conveyors?

- Start out as a full-time Trade Assistant with the opportunity to join our Practical Training Facility and achieve a Trade Qualification; nationally recognised Belt Splicing qualification (Certificate III in Polymer Processing) fully funded by Fenner, with paid progression while you learn
- Strong career pathway with exposure to major national mining projects
- Permanent full-time employment with competitive rates and overtime
- Commitment to safety and 100% safe behaviours
- Access to employee perks, including Michelin shares, referral incentives, salary sacrificing, novated lease options, parental leave, tyre discounts, and recognition programs

What we need from you

- Strong safety focus
- Current driver’s licence
- Previous experience in a Trade Assistant role, ideally in manufacturing or mining
- Good mechanical aptitude, and strong communication and numerical skills
- Willingness to work on-call and overtime
- Prepared to undergo a full pre-employment medical and National Police Check
- Ideally hold: forklift ticket, working at heights, dogger, basic riggers, and/or confined space qualifications

Take your next step into something bigger—apply now

We are committed to establishing a culture that is inclusive, diverse, and compassionate. We welcome applications from people of all ages, First Nations, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are ready to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with a disability; shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team. Our recruitment process includes an interview, a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical.

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