Rigger (Shaft & Headgear)

When production stops, the artisans get it going again. The coal mine engineering workshop near Brits needs you on that team. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Brits, North West, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Isolate and lock out machines under the site isolation procedure
• Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
• Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
• Test and maintain flameproof electrical equipment in coal sections
• Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines
• Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface

• N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
• Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
• Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
• Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
• Willing to do standby and call-outs on a roster
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine

• Government Certificate of Competency studies in progress
• Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM

• Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox
• Housing support in the mining town
• Artisan allowance on top of basic pay
• Study assistance for engineering qualifications

• Your trade test certificate must show the trade and the date. Keep a certified copy ready because mines verify it.
• Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.