Trade Assistant / Trainee Conveyor Technician

Whether you are looking for a career change or want to earn a Trade certificate. Look no further we have got you!

Fenner Conveyors, a Michelin Group Company, is currently hiring Trainee Belt Splicers to join our Mackay Branch. Due to our continued growth and success, we are now seeking motivated, self-starters to join our Mackay Branch and grasp at the opportunity to join as a Trainee/Trade Assistant. The choice is yours!
Insight into the day-to-day:
This is an excellent chance to career advance yourself with an opportunity to undertake our Traineeship Belt Splicing Program. You can receive a Nationally recognised qualification securing yourself a fully company-funded Certificate III in Polymer Processing and receive a permanent full-time position with an Industry leader! Under direct supervision of qualified trades and reporting directly to the Site Supervisor this role will see you:

• Developing skills in conveyor belt maintenance, repairs, installations, and refurbishment, and the general maintenance and replacement of conveyor components.
• Assisting on shutdowns with planned belt changes and responding to breakdowns
• Assist with Belt Splicing and Installations of conveyor belts - fabric, ply, solid woven or steel - cord
• Assist with mapping and marking out splices; assembling and disassembling vulcanizer; Performing basic hot and cold repairs; Performing pulley lagging with assistance; Installing pulling plates
• Operate equipment such as winches, winders or vulcanisers.
• Participate in and sign off on JSA’s; safety observations or toolbox discussions
• Ensure good housekeeping practices on-site and in the workshop

What do we need from you?

• Must have a strong safety focus
• Hold a current driver's licence
• Previous experience in a Trade Assistant position i.e. manufacturing or mining (A bonus!)
• Possess good mechanical aptitude, as well as sound communication and numerical skills
• Ability to work on-call and overtime.
• Prepared to undergo a full Pre-employment Medical
• Ideally hold any of the following: Forklift ticket, Working at Heights, Doggers, Basic Riggers, confined space
• Experience underground or willingness to go underground
• A willingness to learn from other and listen to instruction
• Self-starter with an energetic and positive attitude

The opportunities:
An excellent career opportunity, competitive pay, and exposure to major national projects are all up for grabs. However, those that are successful will also have access to:

• Start out as a full-time Trade Assistant and have access to the opportunity of receiving a spot in our Practical Training Facility and achieving a Trade Qualification. Securing a nationally recognised Belt Splicing qualification (Certificate III in Polymer Processing), fully paid for by Fenner! Get paid while you learn!
• An outstanding career pathway with all the training and support you will need to succeed. With guaranteed exposure to major national mining projects.
• Work life balance! Enjoy your weekends free with a Monday-Friday work week and monthly RDO's
• Security- Permanent full-time employment with Competitive rates and consistent overtime
• A strong safety culture– with a commitment to 100% safe behaviours.
• An awesome Branch culture with a brand-new facility, on-site parking, and all amenities! An active social calendar with frequent inside and outside-of-work events for you to get behind.
• Access to our employee perks! Michelin shares, the Talent Referral Incentive Program, salary sacrificing, Novated Lease options, Paid Parental leave, a 45% discount on Michelin tyres, Service Recognition Awards, and much more to come in 2024!

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 a 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.