Light Vehicle Mechanic

4 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Northern Star Resources Limited Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job description:

Prospects to Thrive in 2025

  • Lifestyle & Family friendly 8/6 - Days Only
  • Permanent Full-time position direct with company
  • Quarterly bonuses, health insurance, salary sacrifice & more

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star?

As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer.

Your journey starts here... At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

About our role:

Due to expansion of the team, Northern Star Resources has an exciting opportunity for a Light Vehicle Fitter to join us at our Thunderbox operations. This position is offered on an
8 days on 6 days off
rotation, FIFO ex Perth only. The Light Vehicle Fitter reports to the Light Vehicle Co-Ordinator, with a primary role of maintaining light vehicles and associated ancillary equipment to minimise downtime and to ensure targeted machine reliability is achieved between planned maintenance tasks within the operations.

Here's what awaits you...

  • Work within the Mobile Maintenance Team to ensure all activities (breakdowns, follow-up work, PMs, planned work etc) are performed in a safe, timely, professional and effective manner.
  • Provide key involvement in addressing safety issues and undertaking safety investigations, ensuring root causes are identified, and corrective actions are effectively implemented.
  • Organise all permits as required (e.g. isolations, confined space, hot work and dig permits).
  • Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide input into the annual performance reviews for the Mechanical Apprentices where applicable

To thrive in this role you will need...

Experience
: Minimum 2 yrs similar mining experience as a Light Vehicle Mechanic, exposure with Toyota vehicles.

Qualifications
: Mechanical Trade Qualification, Valid Australian Drivers Licence, Refrigerant Licence (desirable)

Passion for Growth
: A strong desire & motivation to join a successful mechanical team & contribute to Thunderbox's dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star:

  • Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
  • Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
  • Short-term incentive bonus program.
  • 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
  • Employee Share Plan programs.
  • Gold standard parental leave policy.
  • GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
  • Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
  • Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and an Australian National Police Clearance. Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team



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