Competitive Pay. Ongoing Opportunities. A Growing Queensland-Owned Company.
Looking for ongoing mining work with a company that values quality tradespeople?
Knapton Engineering Services (KES) is seeking experienced Boilermakers to join our expanding team, supporting mining maintenance, shutdowns and projects across Queensland's Bowen Basin.
We're looking for reliable, safety-focused tradespeople who take pride in their workmanship and want to establish a long-term working relationship with a company that's continuing to grow.
WHY WORK WITH KES?
- $72/hr starting rate during your initial 3-month probationary period.
- $76/hr flat rate following successful completion of probation.
- Ongoing work opportunities across multiple Bowen Basin mine sites.
- Variety of work across draglines, CHPPs, heavy mobile equipment, shutdowns and maintenance.
- Growing Queensland-owned business with opportunities to become a regular part of the KES team.
- Supportive management with a focus on communication, reliability and quality workmanship.
ABOUT KNAPTON ENGINEERING SERVICES
Knapton Engineering Services (KES) is a Queensland-owned and operated engineering services company based in Ayr, North Queensland.
We specialise in providing skilled tradespeople and engineering support to the mining, industrial and port sectors.
Our business continues to grow through strong client relationships, professional service and the high standard of work delivered by our team.
At KES, we recognise that our reputation is built on the people representing our company on site.
We're committed to building a dependable workforce and creating ongoing opportunities for tradespeople who share our standards.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As part of the KES team, you'll have opportunities to undertake a range of mining maintenance, shutdown and project work, including:
- Dragline maintenance, repairs and shutdowns
- CHPP maintenance and shutdowns
- Heavy mobile equipment and structural repairs
- Fabrication, welding and general maintenance
- Planned maintenance and breakdown support
- Mining and industrial project works
Positions are casual, with ongoing opportunities across multiple operations for suitable candidates.
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
- Reliable attitude and ability to work effectively within a team
Highly Regarded:
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space Entry
- Gas Test Atmospheres
- GCAA welding qualifications
- Previous mining maintenance and shutdown experience
- Existing Bowen Basin mine site inductions
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH KES
We're not simply recruiting for the next shutdown. We're building a solid team of skilled tradespeople who want ongoing opportunities and take pride in delivering quality work.
If you're dependable, experienced and looking to be part of a growing company that recognises the value of good tradespeople, we want to hear from you.
APPLY NOW
Apply through SEEK with your current resume and relevant trade qualifications.