Trade Assistant

• Join an industry leader
• Develop your career with our in-house training
• Excellent earning potential $$$

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.

As a result of our successes, we are seeking a highly motivated individual to come and join our TEAM at the Wollongong Branch. You will be working with our Core Service, who respect you and your contributions to the team above all else. We are a results-oriented, family-oriented, and committed team

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

This opportunity is open to those who are just starting out in their career or those who are looking to take the next step and Level-UP and earn themselves a Trade Certificate

Day-to-day responsibilities

Under supervision of our qualified trades and as a crucial member of our Wollongong core crew you'll be responsible for:

• 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. As well as 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, 40 hours per week minimum
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• 19-day month

Why come and work for Fenner Conveyors?

• Start out as a full-time Trade Assistant and have access to the opportunity of receiving a spot in our Practical Training Facility and achieve a Trade Qualification. Securing a nationally recognised Belt Splicing qualification (Certificate III in Polymer Processing), fully paid for by Fenner Get paid while you learn
• An outstanding career pathway with all the training and support you will need to succeed. With guaranteed exposure to major national mining projects.
• Security - Permanent full-time employment with Competitive rates and consistent over time
• A strong safety culture– with a commitment to 100% safe behaviours.
• Access to our employee perks Michelin shares, the Talent Referral Incentive Program, salary sacrificing, Novated Lease options, Paid Parental leave, a 45% discount on Michelin tyres, Service Recognition Awards, and much more to come in 2024

What do we need from you?

• Must have a strong safety focus
• Hold a current drivers licence
• Previous experience in a Trade Assistant position ideally in a related industry sector, i.e. manufacturing or mining;
• Possess good mechanical aptitude, as well as sound communication and numerical skills
• Ability to work on-call and overtime.
• Prepared to undergo a full Preemployment Medical as well as National Police Check.
• Ideally hold any of the following: Forklift ticket, Working at Heights, Doggers, Basic Riggers, confined space

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now

We're 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're ready to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with a disability. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team.

Our recruitment process includes an interview, a national police check and a pre-employment medical.