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Trade Upgrade Program - Plant Mechanic - QLD & WA
Start:
May 2023
End:
Additional Info
Qualifications, Career Exploration, Training, #Job Preparation
Ironside Resources has ongoing job opportunities for veterans across a wide variety of industries with new jobs available every day.
Trade Upgrade Program - Plant Mechanic - QLD & WA
Trades & Services
Mechanic / Automotive
AU National
Permanent / Full Time
FIFO straight after technical theory training
Your choice of a mine site in either QLD or WA
First intake in 22 May
Macmahon ex ADF Trade Upgrade Program – April 2023 intake
This is an amazing opportunity to enter a bespoke training program provided by an industry leader. Together with other ex-ADF mechanics, you'll be trained as a group to work on a mine site. This is a significant investment from Macmahon to support your further qualification and is unique to Ironside.
In return, you will establish a continued service commitment in a trade role with Macmahon.
ABOUT MACMAHON:
Macmahon is a diversified contractor with leading capabilities in surface and underground mining, civil construction and resources engineering.
Macmahon offers benefits of more family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work-life balance you've always wanted. More development opportunities, with in-house RTOs, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help steer your career in the direction of your dreams.
Website: https://www.macmahon.com.au
THE PROGRAM:
As a current Heavy Road Transport trade qualified Mechanic, upgrade to be a qualified Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanic. This will be delivered by TAFE QLD in either Brisbane (most likely), Townsville, or Cairns, as a small group of veterans.
You'll get upfront, paid, in-classroom technical theory training in approx. six weeks, then complete "on-the-job" training on a mine site in either WA or QLD, depending upon your preferred location, for around another 18 weeks. Then you'll move into a permanent role in either QLD or WA.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for a Trade Upgrade you must:
Be a transitioning or ex ADF Diesel Mechanic.
Already be a qualified Heavy Road Transport Mechanic, holding either Cert III in Heavy Road Transport or Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
Have a history of being a good performer, who is well regarded by their peers and leaders.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply directly using the link below
Any questions? Email support@ironsideresources.com.au
Hurry - this is for a small group of veterans so applications will close when we are full!