Job Description

Join a growing mining fabrication team offering full time hours, optional overtime, and long-term opportunities.

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Direct Personnel are currently seeking an experienced Forklift Operator/Trade Assistant to join a well-established mining fabrication business based in the Hunter Valley.

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This is a great opportunity to secure consistent, ongoing work with a respected company specialising in structural steel fabrication for the mining industry. With steady workflow, optional overtime, and genuine long-term potential, this role offers excellent stability for the right candidate.

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What You'll Be Doing:

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- Operating a forklift to move materials, stock, and finished products around the workshop and yard
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- Assisting with fabrication, welding support, and general workshop activities
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- Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently
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- Reading and interpreting drawings
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- Using hand and power tools
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- General workshop duties and housekeeping
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- Working safely as part of a skilled production team




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What We Need from You:

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- Previous experience as a Forklift Operator, Trade Assistant, or in a fabrication/workshop environment
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- Current Forklift Licence (LF) - essential
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- Experience using hand and power tools
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- Ability to read and interpret drawings (advantageous)
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- Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
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- Current driver licence and reliable transport
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- Commitment to workplace health and safety
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- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test
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- Full Australian working rights
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What's In It for You

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- Full-time hours (8-hour days)
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- Optional overtime available
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- Weekly pay
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- PPE provided
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- Long-term career opportunity
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- Supportive team environment
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At Direct Personnel, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

📌 Forklift Operator and Trade Assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 Deep Sauce
📍 New South Wales