Auto Electrician

Open to International Candidates - 482 Visa Sponsorship Available

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Next Global Services (NGS) is a Western Australia-based employment agency specializing in process-driven international recruitment, migration assistance, and relocation services. With over 30 years of experience servicing the resources industry in WA, we are currently inviting applications from qualified Automotive Electricians with mobile plant experience (mainly on underground Sandvik Drills, Trucks/ Loaders), who are willing to relocate to Western Australia on employer-sponsored visas.

About the Role:

You will be working as part of the support team responsible for the daily mechanical maintenance in a mining environment. The team is actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives and advanced planning, including the condition monitoring of all plant and equipment.

All work must be carried out in a safe, timely, professional, and effective manner.

An excellent remuneration package is offered, along with a generous relocation and support package.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Auto Electrician in a mining environment

• Proven experience with maintenance and servicing of:

• Sandvik Underground Drills (DD422i)

• Sandvik Loaders (LH517i & LH621i)

• Sandvik Trucks (TH663i)

• Experience on carrying out preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance on heavy mining equipment

• Experience with RCT remote
• Ability to read and interpret technical reports and maintenance documentation
• Ability to generate detailed Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) and conduct safety observations
• Commitment to working safely and not creating or ignoring hazards

Additional requirements:

• Recognised Trade Training Certificate
• VETASSESS/ TRA Skills Assessment Outcome Result (mandatory if applying from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Philippines, Fiji, Vietnam, Thailand, India)
• OEM Training Certificate
• High School or Tertiary Qualification
• English language proficiency: Minimum score of 5 in IELTS or 36 in PTE
• A current and valid Driver's License and ability to drive
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical test
• Ability to provide a clean Police Certificate from your country of origin
• No prior visa cancellations, refusals, or immigration issues in Australia

What's on offer:

• Subclass 482 Visa Sponsorship to live and work in Australia
• Excellent remuneration package
• Initial temporary accommodation
• One-way airfare to Australia
• Full visa application and relocation support provided by the employer

Must be included with application:

• Comprehensive resume with detailed job descriptions for each job; start and end dates should be clearly written
• Minimum of two (2) reference details should be provided
• Copies of all certificates and qualifications
• A copy of your Passport
• A copy of your Driver's License
• IELTS/ PTE Assessment Results (if available)
• VETASSESS/ TRA Skills Assessment Outcome Result (if applying from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Philippines, Fiji, Vietnam, Thailand, India)

Other Essential Criteria (Visa Compliance)

Candidates must be able to provide the following documentation at a later stage:

• Proof of work experience for the last 4 years (employment contract and employer reference letter confirming role, duration, salary, and responsibilities on company letterhead)
• Proof of salary payments (payslips, bank statements, tax records)
• Proof of English language proficiency: IELTS (min. score of 5) or PTE (min. score of 36)
• Police clearance certificate
• Copy of your passport
• High school or tertiary qualification documents

How to apply?

If you believe this opportunity is a good fit for you and you seek employer sponsorship to relocate to Australia, we encourage you to apply through this ad and include all the essential documents mentioned above.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

NGS's Diversity & Inclusion Policy:

Next Global Services is committed to provide a truly safe and inclusive workplace where every individual can participate and develop regardless of age, cultural background, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital or family status, religious belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background, perspective and experience. Zero tolerance towards discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

NGS's Modern Day Slavery Policy:

Next Global Services is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships, and where possible, to ensure modern slavery is not taking place in our own business or supply chain. As part of our contracting processes, we will include specific prohibitions against the use of forced, compulsory or trafficked labour, or anyone held in slavery or servitude. Our business also expects its service providers, suppliers and contractors to share our commitment to act lawfully and ethically and to work to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place within its organisation or within its supply chain.