MAKO Mining is a specialist underground mining contractor focused on delivering safe, productive, and professional mining services across narrow vein operations. Backed by a strong safety culture and a proven record of operational excellence, we consistently achieve high-performance outcomes while exceeding client expectations.

"We value effort, honesty, and camaraderie"

We are looking for experienced Charge-Up Operators, with Production and Development experience who hold a current WA Shotfirers licence to join our dynamic team. These positions will require self-motivation, drive and multi-skilling.

The ideal candidates will be proactive, forward-thinking, with a strong ability to foster a culture of inspiration, innovation and collaboration across the team.

Even time, work-life balance, 14:14 roster FIFO from Perth.

Essential Criteria

- Must have full working rights in Australia.

- MUST HAVE Underground Shotfirers Licence

- Clear National Police Clearance

- 2+ years' underground mining experience

- ANFO shotfiring experience

- Current and Valid Manual Australian Drivers Licence

- Current & Valid Dangerous Goods Security Card

- Adhere to WHS policies and procedures

- Recognised RPL achievements

Advantageous Criteria

- Safe Working at Heights

- First Aid Certificate

- Confined Space

About You

You must be self-motivated, with a can-do, will-do attitude, to work in a small and effective team. Your success depends on your integrity, dedication, teamwork, and strong communication skills.

What you will bring to the team:





- WA Shotfirers licence - Underground

- Experience with working in production and development crews or operating in this environment (i.e. stope drilling, charging).

- Ability to interpret plans and record explosives usage

- Experience in conducting the blast

- Experience in complete post-blast activities

- Complete thorough re-entries

- Stock control

- Complete and carry out comprehensive and detailed end-of-shift communications

- Extensive knowledge of safe work practices and techniques applied in underground mining.

- Methodical approach to completing tasks, well organised and the ability to work autonomously.

- Capacity to think laterally and work through obstacles with sound communication, both verbal and written.

- Excellent customer service skills, able to build and maintain successful working relationships.

- Respect and understanding of confidentiality.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary.

- Even time roster.

- Super paid on all hours.

- Great company culture and working environment.

- On-the-job training to further your mining career.

- Chance to progress your skills on multiple pieces of equipment.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening.

If you have the experience and qualifications required and you would like to be part of a company that values its team, apply now.

These roles are only open to applicants with full Australian work rights.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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📍 Kalgoorlie - Boulder