Light Vehicle Mechanic

Join Norton and take advantage of these exciting opportunities to grow your career as an established gold miner. We look forward to welcoming you to our team

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie

WORK SITE: Paddington (25 minutes away from town)

ROSTER: 5:2 - 9hrs - Day Shift Only (Residential ONLY)

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As an LV Fitter, you will maintain and repair the Norton Operations' Light Vehicle and Bus fleets safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all statutory and safety regulations. Working as an integral part of the Maintenance Department, you'll actively collaborate with personnel across all departments.

• Maintain and repair the light vehicle and bus fleets safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with statutory and safety standards.
• Diagnose faults, perform repairs, and complete scheduled servicing across all LV and bus assets.
• Conduct regular inspections of vehicles, tools, and work areas to identify and address hazards, defects, and maintenance needs.
• Estimate job requirements, manage parts ordering, and control costs to avoid rework and unnecessary expenses.
• Collaborate effectively with supervisors and teams, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

ABOUT YOU

• At least 2 years of experience as a Light Vehicle Mechanic in the Mining Industry or similar. (Essential)
• Trade qualified with AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent. (Essential)
• Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class "C" Driver's Licence (Essential)
• An Automotive A/C Licence (Desirable)
• Strong commitment to safety and a team player.

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
• Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
• A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Work with a team that prioritises safety.

WHY NORTON GOLD FIELDS?

Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia's largest domestic gold producers, with a recent annual production of up to 200,000 ounces. The Company has a mining and processing complex in Western Australia's world-class Kalgoorlie goldfield region, including a highly prospective tenement package of more than 1,000km² surrounding the 3.8Mtpa Paddington Mill. Norton recently expanded production capability by commissioning the Binduli North Heap Leach Project.

Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.

Norton currently has a range of opportunities across multiple long-term projects in the Goldfields region, all conveniently located just 10-45 minutes from town.

APPLY NOW...

This can be your new beginning at a company that values its people and celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.

Norton is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Australian Government's Workplace Gender Equality Agency. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability.