Fixed Plant Operator Casual - Stockton Mine 10420

About Bathurst

Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest specialist coal producer with 4 local New Zealand coal mines. We produce over 2.2 million tonnes of coal each year and proudly employ over 550 people. About 80 percent of our production is used for steel making by local and international steel manufacturers. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coal fuels are also used to help drive the engines of many iconic New Zealand food and dairy businesses.

Our Stockton Mine is the largest opencast mine in New Zealand with a long history of high value coal production. It is located close to the coast on a plateau in the Buller coalfield, 35 km north of the Westport township, on the West Coast of the South Island. Think beaches, bush, mountains, rivers and lakes in our great outdoors, full of adventure potential!

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As a Casual Operator you will be provided training in a number of roles and when competent will provide cover for employee absentses. Aditional work may also be available during shutdown periods. Shifts offered will depend on the role you are covering and will vary from 9 hrs to 12 hrs per shift on dayshift or nightshift.

As a casual fixed plant operator , you’ll work in a team responsible for operating and maintaining Fixed Plant machinery like the Coal Handling Processing Plant and Aerial Ropeway. Ideally you’ll be mechanically minded, have a flexible approach and enjoy working in small teams.

We are keen to hear from you if you have;

- Secondary education

- Medium to high level of fitness

- Interest in operating, fixing and maintaining plant and equipment

- Basic level of understanding of computers

- Good communication skills

To Be Successful In The Role You Must Have

- New Zealand working rights’

- A strong commitment to health and safety

- Excellent verbal, written and digital communication skills

- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations

How To Apply

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply using the ‘CLICK HERE’ button now.

- Applications close Sunday 20 March at 11:59pm.

- Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

- Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.