Conveyor Technicians - Splicing / Mechanical

Whether you're just starting out or looking for career progression. Take your next step into something bigger with Fenner!

At Fenner, we are passionate about our people, and this means providing a workplace that is safe, diverse, and inclusive for all team members. We strive to offer rewarding careers, with ongoing training and state-of-the-art facilities. We are always looking for like-minded people who will live our values and continue to help us make Fenner a great workplace. As a global leader in the end-to-end supply of engineered conveyor solutions, we pride ourselves in our innovation and commitment to a better way forward for all.
As a result of our successes, we are seeking highly skilled Trades to come and join our TEAM at the Mackay Branch. You will be joining our core crew who are results-driven, family-orientated, and most importantly value you and what you bring to the team!
So, are you a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Trade looking for a stint over the hill? Fenner has an exciting opportunity to join our high-performing Branch on a family-friendly roster assisting in the maintenance of some of QLD’s biggest Sites.
A Day-to-day
With multiple projects across the region for you to be a part of, you'll be responsible for:

• Competently perform all tasks on conveyor systems and components, maintenance, repair, and installation
• Conduct conveyor audits to diagnose conditions and faults on equipment, and make recommendations on preventative maintenance or how to improve production.
• Assist or complete job scoping, planning, and quoting.
• Participate in and sign off on JSA’s, safety observations, or toolbox discussions.
• Equipment and Shutdown preparation
• Responding to breakdowns
• Operate across multiple Sites and locations within the region.
• Be an integral part of our Supply Chain, supporting the delivery of our tailored Conveyor solutions of unmatched quality to our customers.

What’s in it for you?

• Go home every night! Residential roster: Monday - Friday, plus RDOs OR rostered work at our core client Sites on a 7/7 or 4/3
• Have variety in your day-to-day with workshop, surface, and underground work at multiple sites in the Bowen Basin.
• Enhance your earning potential: OT shifts are available for those who are looking, both on-site and in our workshop. Plus new rates and an underground allowance!
• Job and knock – No sitting around on site watching the clock. Once your work is completed, head home for the day!
• A strong and experienced leadership team that is here to support and mentor your personal career development.
• Upskilling Opportunities: Broaden your skillset across the operation with our in-house training programs such as Emerging Leaders, Supervisors courses or earn dual trade. As well as the opportunity to move within the business or abroad.
• As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) – you can access training courses to upskill or formalise your experience with recognition of prior learning (RPL).
• A strong safety culture– with a commitment to 100% safe behaviours.
• Access to our employee perks! Michelin shares, the Talent Referral Incentive Program, salary sacrificing, Paid Parental leave, a 45% discount on Michelin tyres, Service Recognition Awards, and much more to come in 2024!

Your value
We are seeking eager, committed workers who hold prior belt splicing or mechanical experience with conveyor systems, or those with a willingness to learn. As well as those that possess:

• Experience underground or willing to go underground at our primary Sites.
• QLD Coal Board Medical or ability to successfully obtain (Company recovered)
• Proven knowledge and experience working in mining.
• Trade Qualification in Mechanical Engineering discipline
• Experience and knowledge in conveyor belt systems and components
• Strong commitment to safety and quality
• Valid driver’s license and High-Risk licenses – Basic Rigging, Dogman, and Forklift, HR license - desirable
• Tickets: Working at Heights, Confined Spaces - desirable

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now!
We're committed to establishing a culture that is inclusive, diverse, and compassionate. We welcome applications from people of all ages, First Nations, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities
We're ready to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team.
Our recruitment process includes an interview, a national police check and a pre-employment medical.