Description
Summary:
Join as a Drilling Assistant to gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills in drilling operations within the mining industry.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to kickstart your career in the mining industry
2. Gain hands-on experience and build valuable skills
3. Work alongside industry professionals
* Competitive pay
* No mining experience needed
* Kickstart your career in the mining industry
**Tō kamupene hou | Your new company**
We're on the lookout for Drilling Assistants to join our team across multiple mine sites in New Zealand. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in mining.
You will be working on 2 weeks on, 1 week off the roster with all travel, food & accommodation will be provided for you.
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**What's on Offer**
* Opportunity: Be part of a growing sector with long-term career pathways
* All-inclusive package: Travel, meals, and accommodation fully provided
* Experience: Work alongside industry professionals and develop practical skills in drilling operations
* Opportunity to work across multiple locations in New Zealand
* Permanent opportunity
**Tō tūranga hou | Your new role**
* Assist the driller with rods
* Assist with setting up, dismantling & moving drill rigs.
* Remove/clean core samples
* Presentation of core samples
* Assist in daily pre-starts
* Monitor & maintain fuel/oil levels
* Routine maintenance on rigs
* Clean drill rigs, vehicles, equipment & tools
* Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
**Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed**
* Full driver's license & able to drive a manual
* NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident (no work visas)
* Previous trades experience
* Clean criminal history check
* Strong H&S standards
* Must be happy to work away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time
* Must be able to lift over 23kg
* Open to working day or night shifts
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Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return**
* Competitive hourly rate
* Travel to and from the site provided
* Accommodation & food supplied
Sounds like you? APPLY NOW, or send your CV to francesca.miller@hays.net.nz and call 021 229 9160.