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Heavy Diesel Fitter

Westgold

Full time

Job Description

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

THE WESTGOLD OFFER

  • Full-time, permanent positions with a competitive salary and attractive benefits package
  • Variety of roster options to suit your lifestyle:
    • 8:6 – 8 days on, 6 days off
    • 8:6–7:7 – 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off
    • 14:7 – 7 nights on, 7 days on, 7 days off
    • All flying in on nights and flying out on days!
  • Flexible employment options including FIFO, DIDO, and residential opportunities in Kambalda, Kalgoorlie, Meekatharra & Cue – choose what works best for you!
  • Modern, well-equipped camps featuring ensuite rooms, sports courts, and fully equipped gyms to keep you comfortable and active while away from home
  • A growing company that’s supports employee’s development

THE ROLE

  • Maintain and service underground mobile equipment
  • Fault‑find and complete preventative and breakdown maintenance
  • Follow maintenance schedules to minimise downtime
  • Contribute to maintenance planning activities
  • Liaise with contractors and site stakeholders as required

WHAT DO I NEED

  • Current WA C‑Class Manual driver’s licence
  • Relevant trade qualifications, certificates and licences
  • Underground mining experience, ideally on Load Haul equipment
  • Experience with Sandvik, CAT, Epiroc and Volvo underground equipment (loaders, jumbos, long‑hole drills, charge‑up units)
  • Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., Pronto) – desired
  • Familiarity with diagnostic systems such as CAT ET or SIS – desired
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
  • Good computer literacy, including MS Office
  • Effective communication skills
  • Proactive, safety‑focused, team‑oriented attitude

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

  • Performance based bonus
  • Group salary continuous insurance
  • A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
  • A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
  • Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
  • 5 years' pro rata long service leave
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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