Trainee Shotfirers, Trainee Drillers and Heavy Diesel Apprentices | WA

WANT TO BLOW STUFF UP IN THE MINES?

TRAINEE SHOTFIRERS, TRAINEE DRILLERS AND HEAVY DIESEL APPRENTICES WANTED

Martyn Mining Services/ Full Bore Quarry Services is looking for hardworking country people to join our team in the WA Goldfields.

We aren’t looking for mining experience. We want cleanskins with the right attitude and work ethic.

If you’ve worked on a cattle station or farm, mustered cattle, shorn sheep or built fences, you’ve already done the hard yards.

We’ll give you the opportunity to learn something new.

Work will be undertaken in Coolgardie roughly 20 minutes away from Kalgoorlie, WA with direct flights included from Perth.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• Trainee Blast Crew

• Trainee Shotfirers

• Trainee Blast Hole Drillers

• Heavy Diesel Apprentices

Trainee blast crew and shotfirers will learn how to safely prepare and fire production blasts, including loading, stemming and tying in blast holes.

Trainee drillers will learn to operate modern production blast hole drills alongside experienced drillers, supervisors and maintenance crews.

Heavy diesel apprentices will learn to service, maintain and repair modern drill rigs and mining equipment with support from our experienced maintenance team.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Mining experience is not required. We want cleanskins.

• Applicants must have at least 12 months’ experience working on a cattle station or farm.

• You need to be able to turn up, work safely, pull your weight and stick with the job when conditions get tough.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Australian working rights

• Current driver’s licence

• Ability to pass a medical and drug and alcohol screen

• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance

• Fitness for physical outdoor work

• Willingness to work FIFO

• A good attitude and commitment to safety

In a nutshell: 

• No mining experience required.

• Bring your work ethic. We’ll teach you how to blow stuff up in the mines safely.

• Competitive pay

• Choice of a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off or 2 weeks on, 1 week off roster

• Super paid on all hours

• Meals and accommodation provided

• Direct Perth to Kalgoorlie flights

• Proper training and modern equipment

• Structured pathways into drilling, shotfiring, maintenance and leadership

• Support for employees who compete in rodeo

• A good crew that works hard and enjoys a laugh

The business was founded by a cattle farmer, so we understand the work ethic and resilience that country people bring.

We’ve built successful crews with stockmen and farmers. They brought the work ethic. We taught them the mining.

Now we’re looking for the next crew... so come join us!

Send your résumé to Warwick Martyn via the APPLY NOW button, and a short introduction telling us where you’re from, what work you’ve done and why you want to have a crack.

• This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.

• Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.