AddressProgrammed, in partnership with Yancoal, is committed to upskilling the local community in the Hunter Valley region, by offering a leading four year Apprenticeship Program, commencing January 2025.
Yancoal's Mount Thorley Warkworth operations is currently seeking candidates who are interested in a career within the coal mining industry for an Electrical, Plant Mechanic, Fitting and an Auto Electrical Apprenticeship to be based in their Maintenance or CHPP team. Mt Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is one of largest open pit operations located in the NSW Hunter Valley region approximately 15km south-west of Singleton.
Our people and culture are remarkably strong, driving accountability and excellent results. With a world class CHPP and fleet of mining equipment - a diverse range of trucks, excavators, draglines, shovels, water carts, graders, dozers & drills there is never a dull moment!
Benefits include
- Working with a safety focused team
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Learning from experienced and qualified tradespeople within the industry
- Ongoing coaching, mentoring and support from both Programmed and Yancoal
- Exposure to a broad range of mechanical/electrical functions
- Competitive wage
Inherent requirements of employment
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Must hold a current driver's licence or have plans to obtain a driver's licence within the first 12 months
- Applications must have completed HSC
- Candidates must live within a one (1) hour drive of Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth
- All shortlisted candidates will need to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical including Drug and Alcohol test. (electrical candidates must also pass colour vision testing)
- Recent school leavers are required to upload the last two school reports.
We are seeking candidates with a positive can do attitude who have excellent communication skills, enjoy hands-on learning, excel at problem solving, are well-organised, have excellent attention to detail, and can deliver the best outcome for Programmed and Yancoal. You'll need to enjoy interacting with new people, be passionate about and have an interest in building a career in the mining industry.
