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Trades Assistant


Company : Westgold Group https://static.whatjobs.com/static/


Location : perth, Australia


Created : 2026-04-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Trades Assistant page is loaded## Trades Assistantlocations: Perth, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101984Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.**THE WESTGOLD OFFER*** Fulltime, permanent positions with competitive salary and benefits* 8:6 familyfriendly roster* FIFO, DIDO or residential options (Meekatharra & Cue)* Modern camp with ensuite rooms, gym and recreation facilities* Stable, growing company with development opportunities**THE ROLE*** Assist Tradespersons with basic tasks* Support the Planning team by preparing and staging jobs (including organising tubs for each machine)* Work within the caged/staging area to help planners set up upcoming work* Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties* Operate site vehicles and buses as required* Carry out ad hoc labouring duties as directed* Some driving as part of daily tasks* Work with Sandvik equipment**WHAT YOU NEED*** Current WA C Class manual drivers licence* Forklift Licence* Physically fit and capable of manual labour* Able to follow instructions and work effectively with Tradespersons and Planners* Comfortable using basic tools and equipment* Strong safety focus* Overhead crane ticket (advantageous)* No trade qualification required**The Westgold Offer:** A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer **A range of benefits including:*** Performance based bonus* Group salary continuous insurance* A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount* A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.* Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!* 5 years'' pro rata long service leave* Salary sacrifice options* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now! Candidates must meet our pre-employment criterias which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian drivers licence (or be able to obtain). Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [email protected] Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.At Westgold we offer more than a job, we offer you a career.Coming to work every day isn''t just about getting the job done, it''s about camaraderie, it''s about feeling a sense of achievement and it''s about fulfilling your role alongside your work mates.Our teams possess a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share their experiences. We welcome entry level candidates to our workforce in addition to highly experienced professionals looking to make their mark within a growing organisation. Diversity and inclusion for employees from all backgrounds is a high priority for us as we strive to be an ongoing employer of choice and are committed to upholding workplace equality. With the guidance of our Core Values, we believe in providing a safe and harmonious workplace that encourages thinking outside of the box and employee engagement that benefits both the business and the employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr