Trade Operator

Date:  10 Aug 2026
Location: 

Granny Smith - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID:  71441
  • Granny Smith Gold Mine
  • 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster 
  • Permanent FIFO opportunity with a leading gold producer

 

The Opportunity

Join our Mobile Maintenance team at Granny Smith as a Trade Operator, where you'll play a key role supporting the maintenance, servicing and repair of underground and surface mobile equipment. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll assist with planned maintenance activities, equipment inspections and workshop operations while gaining valuable exposure to a modern underground mining fleet.

 

What's on Offer

• Direct 1-hour flight from Perth to Laverton, earning frequent flyer points

• Attractive salary package including allowances and quarterly bonus incentives

• Attractive leave entitlements, including parental leave

• Modern camp with recent upgrades and a wide range of amenities

• Well-equipped underground and surface maintenance workshops

• Career development opportunities and pathways

• $10,000 Employee Referral Bonus Program

 

About the Role

• Assist maintenance trades personnel with servicing, inspections, and repairs of underground and ancillary mining equipment

• Support planned maintenance activities to help achieve operational and maintenance targets

• Identify and report safety hazards, equipment defects, and maintenance issues

• Assist with troubleshooting, component change outs, and workshop activities

• Maintain high housekeeping standards across workshop and maintenance areas

• Work safely and contribute to a positive team culture

 

About You

• Current WA Manual Driver's Licence

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach to work

• Previous experience in manual labour, mining, maintenance, construction, agriculture, transport, or similar industries

• Ability to work safely in a physically demanding environment

• Dogging, Forklift, EWP and/or Mobile Crane tickets highly regarded

• A strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn

  

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we're proud to be one of the world's leading gold producers and, more importantly, a team united by a commitment to safety, respect and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

 

We're building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

 

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia