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Drillers Off-Sider role available
- SalaryCompetitive
- LocationDunedin
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Mining & Resources
- Reference240809
Field Technician
Are you looking for an entry-level opportunity to get your foot in the door of the mining industry?
Tradestaff is looking for a reliable and hardworking Field Technician (Drillers Offsider) to join the team at Macraes. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that could be a great opportunity for someone keen to gain experience in the mining industry.
Location: Macraes, Otago
Start date: Immediate start
Pay rate: Not displayed
About the role
You’ll be working on site collecting and handling samples while following established operating and safety procedures. This role involves working outdoors throughout the year, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in a range of weather conditions and getting your hands dirty.
Your duties will include:
The roster follows a 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 nights off rotation, with shifts running approximately 6:40am–7:00pm and 6:40pm–7:00am.
A company bus is provided between Dunedin and Macraes, departing Dunedin at approximately 5:15am/pm and returning at approximately 8:15pm/am. These are long days, so you’ll need to be able to commit to the full roster and shift pattern.
What we’re looking for
What’s in it for you?
Apply online today or give the team a call on 03 474 0655 to find out more!
Why TradestaffWe’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.
Are you looking for an entry-level opportunity to get your foot in the door of the mining industry?
Tradestaff is looking for a reliable and hardworking Field Technician (Drillers Offsider) to join the team at Macraes. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that could be a great opportunity for someone keen to gain experience in the mining industry.
Location: Macraes, Otago
Start date: Immediate start
Pay rate: Not displayed
About the role
You’ll be working on site collecting and handling samples while following established operating and safety procedures. This role involves working outdoors throughout the year, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in a range of weather conditions and getting your hands dirty.
Your duties will include:
- Collecting and handling samples on site
- Repetitive manual handling of sample trays of varying weights, up to approximately 25kg
- Following site operating procedures and maintaining a strong focus on health and safety
- Working outdoors in a range of weather conditions
- Communicating effectively with the wider team, both face-to-face and via radio
The roster follows a 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 nights off rotation, with shifts running approximately 6:40am–7:00pm and 6:40pm–7:00am.
A company bus is provided between Dunedin and Macraes, departing Dunedin at approximately 5:15am/pm and returning at approximately 8:15pm/am. These are long days, so you’ll need to be able to commit to the full roster and shift pattern.
What we’re looking for
- Strong health and safety awareness, ideally with experience in an industrial or large-scale work environment
- Previous labouring, physical or manual-handling experience is preferred
- A full NZ driver licence, with confidence driving manual vehicles preferred
- Good physical fitness and the ability to carry out repetitive manual handling throughout your shift
- Comfortable working both day and night shifts and in varying weather conditions
- Confident communicating and working as part of a team
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
What’s in it for you?
- A 7-on / 7-off roster providing extended periods of time off
- Company bus transport between Dunedin and Macraes
- A great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and get started in the mining industry
Apply online today or give the team a call on 03 474 0655 to find out more!
Why TradestaffWe’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.