Apprentice Maintenance Engineer - Stockton Mine 10404
About Us:
Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest coal-specialist mining company. 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 of which one third is used by local Kiwi steel producers. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coal fuels are used to help drive the engines of many iconic food and dairy businesses.
The Stockton Opencast Mine is located close to the coast on a plateau in the Buller coalfield, 35 km north of Westport. This is one of New Zealand’s largest mines with a long history of coal production and produces high value coal for export to the world’s leading steel makers.
Situated in the heart of the Buller region our employees enjoy a balance of work and leisure with local pursuits including a variety of water sports, mountain-biking, tramping, fishing, community activities and much more.
Be Safe – Be Accountable – Be a Team – Be Real
The Role:
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic learner to join our team and train towards an engineering qualification. As an apprentice maintenance engineer (Fitter) you’ll learn about maintaining our Fixed Plant machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
This is a role that involves on-the-job experience and the completion of Unit Standards at each level of training. It will be a Fixed Term employment for the duration of the apprenticeship program.
Ideally, we are looking for a person that already has some work experience and who is willing to undertake training to become a certified Tradesperson.
To be successful in the role you must have:
- New Zealand Working Rights are essential.
- Have an interest in Maths and Engineering
- Have a willingness to learn
- Have a positive attitude, you are motivated and enthusiastic
- Have a current driver’s licence
- Are reliable and responsible
- A safety focus and ‘can do’ attitude
Culture & Benefits:
- Opportunity to gain a qualification
- Transport to and from work (from the Westport Area)
- 9 Day fortnight working 10 hours per day.
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Please note 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.
We will begin shortlisting for the role as we receive applications and may choose a successful candidate prior to the close date. Advertising will run for 30 days or less if the role is filled prior with interviews likely to start after the holiday period.