Trades Assistant

Job ID 931528 Job Type Permanent Full Time Location Australia - Muswellbrook, Australia - Newcastle, Australia - Singleton, NSW Categories Mining Maintenance, Trade - Service person, Trade - Other At Thiess, we achieve results by being a Safe, Productive, and People-focused operation that exceeds expectations—for both our business and our clients. We’re calling on motivated, hands-on individuals with a team-first mindset to join us and help drive our success at Mount Arthur South. We're continuing to build a high-performing maintenance team and are looking for a skilled and driven Heavy Crew Trades Assistant to play a key role in lifting the performance and reliability of our fleet. About the role Location: Mount Arthur South Mine Roster: 5/4 Lifestyle Day/ Night Roster As a Heavy Crew Trades Assistant, you will support our Excavator and Drill Maintenance Team by executing essential support and maintenance tasks. Based just outside of Muswellbrook, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your experience within a high-performing, supportive crew. Key Responsibilities: · High-pressure washing and detailing of Liebherr Excavators and CAT Drills · Delivery and escort of tooling, parts, and equipment across site · Assisting trades with planned maintenance tasks on heavy machinery · Operating maintenance support equipment (including IT Loaders, EWPs, and service vehicles) · Supporting shutdown preparation, staging, and clean-up · General housekeeping and trade support across the heavy maintenance area About you Safety-focused, proactive, and dependable · Experienced in working around large mobile plant and heavy equipment · Skilled in high-pressure washing and detailing of machinery, with an eye for quality and thoroughness · Able to safely work in various weather and environmental conditions, including mud, heat, and dust · Comfortable using pressure cleaners, degreasers, and industrial cleaning equipment · Capable of operating support equipment and confident navigating a large mining site · A strong team player with a positive attitude and willingness to assist tradespeople · Motivated to grow their skillset and take pride in their work What Thiess can do for you · Production bonuses (only include for applicable roles) · Thiess’ commitment to training & development · Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing · Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products. About us At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises. We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us @ hiring@thiess.com Heavy Crew Trades Assistant required to join dynamic team at Mt Arthur South. 5/4 Lifestyle Roster. - Mining Maintenance, Trade - Service person, Trade - Other - Australia - Muswellbrook, Australia - Newcastle, Australia - Singleton, NSW Heavy Crew Trades Assistant required to join dynamic team at Mt Arthur South. 5/4 Lifestyle Roster. - Mining Maintenance, Trade - Service person, Trade - Other - Australia - Muswellbrook, Australia - Newcastle, Australia - Singleton, NSW e.g. "Mining", "Electrician, Brisbane", Job # #J-18808-Ljbffr