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3 days ago

Townsville City, Australia PROTECH Full time

Refinery Operators and Labourers – Townsville, Northern QLD

Protech is recognised as the leading provider of quality workforce solutions to technical industries in Australia. We are committed to protecting the health, safety and wellness of our employees by working with the highest quality clients across a wide variety of sectors.

About the Role

- Town work and being home every night,

- Great working conditions and long term stable work,

- Family friendly rosters

- Good $$

Protech are currently recruiting for self‑motivated, safety conscious reliable Refinery Operators/Labourers for works within the Townsville Region. You will have the ability to commence at short notice and work rotating night/day 12.25 hour shifts. There are ongoing permanent opportunities for the right candidates.

Key Duties

- Safely and effectively operate fixed plant and mobile equipment (Gantry Crane and Forklift)

- Ability to work as a part of a team

- Previous experience working in a refinery (highly regarded) or a similar heavy industrial environment

- Perform assigned tasks in a safe competent manner

- Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays

- 2 Days on, 2 Nights on, 4 Days off

- Random Drug Testing from first day and throughout

Skills and Attributes

- General labouring and manual handling experience

- HRWL – Forklift/Gantry Crane with experience operating (highly desirable)

- Can do attitude with high levels of motivation to meet production targets

- Ability to work in fast paced environment and work to deadlines

- Physically capable for manual duties as well as operating if/when opportunity presents

- Actively participate in any site training, handovers and housekeeping when required

- Strong WH&S knowledge and safety first culture

- Confidence to work as a part of a tram or unsupervised

- Ability to identify and troubleshoot any safety issues that may arise

- Carry out all pre‑starts, safety checks and maintenance on plant equipment

- Must be Clean Shaven for work each day

The successful applicants will undergo a Pre-Employment Medical, Blood LeadLevel test and Drug & Alcohol testing. Excellent pay rates and long term opportunity for permanent town based work.

If you are interested in this role, click apply now.

About Protech

At Protech, we provide Great Work to Great People, taking the hassle out of work so you can focus on a job well done. We’ve got your back with:

- Safe and reliable work.

- Regular check-ins.

- A ready, responsive and caring team.

- Correct pay, on time.

As an equal opportunity employer, Protech provides opportunities with leading clients across construction, mining, asphalt, rail, warehousing and manufacturing and has branches in every state and territory. This means we can provide you with Great Work, no matter where you call home.

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