Tyre Fitter

Macmahon is a leading Australian company delivering an end to end service offering to clients throughout Australia and South East Asia.  Delivering a comprehensive range of surface mining, underground mining and engineering services to the resources sector, Macmahon offers great opportunities for a diverse and exciting career in mining.
 

The Gwalia Gold Mine is located three kilometres south of the town of Leonora, Western Australia, and has been a flagship asset for our client St Barbara for the past 15 years. Macmahon is proud to be able to deliver a whole of mine service including mine development, ground support, production drilling and blasting, loading and trucking, shotcreting and paste fill reticulation from May 2021. The Gwalia mine is the cornerstone of Leonora operations and has strong margins supported by good grades and a focus on costs and returns. The site has a track record of continuous improvement, with a recently upgraded mine ventilation system, and a previous significant upgrade of the accommodation village that incorporated a number of energy efficient and environmentally friendly initiatives.
 

The Macmahon Underground team is seeking an experienced Tyrefitter to work FIFO on a 2/1 roster (including day and night shift).
 

Key responsibilities:

• Must be able to self-manage and be highly driven
• Interpersonal skills
• Cert II Heavy Duty Tyre Fitting
• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience in the maintenance/fitting of heavy earthmoving equipment tyres and rims
• Previous experience in the mining industry or large scale operations
• A strong safety and procedural focus
• Physical fitness in line with the demands of the role
   

Essential requirements: 

• Must be based in Perth
• Previous experience working FIFO 
• Current manual Drivers licence
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Sound planning and organisational skills
   

Successful applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol screen as well as obtain a National Police Clearance. 

The position offers challenging work along with excellent career development. This is a great opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, dynamic, approachable and friendly team