Benchhand - Maules Creek

About The Role

Whitehaven Coal is seeking motivated and safety-focused Bench Hands to join the Drill & Blast team at Maules Creek Mine. Working alongside our experienced Drillers & Shot Firers, you'll play a vital role in supporting safe and efficient blast hole drilling operations across site.

These positions are based in Gunnedah, NSW and involve working a 7/7 work pattern.

What You’ll Do

• Assist shot firers with the safe and efficient operation of blast hole drilling activities
• Support drill relocations, setup and preparation of drill sites
• Maintain a clean and organised work area while identifying and reporting hazards or equipment defects
• Work collaboratively with the Drill & Blast team to achieve production targets while maintaining the highest safety standards

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in mining operations or a similar heavy industry environment (Bench Hand experience highly regarded)
• Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment
• Contribute to a positive safety culture & demonstrate visible safe working practices
• Adherence and participation towards our “STRIVE” values (Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Value, Excellence)

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Permanent role at a long life mine | Attractive salary & bonus
• Relocation package or temporary accommodation supplied
• 6 weeks annual leave | 3 weeks personal leave | 26 weeks parental leave
• Novated leases | Remote area housing benefits | $4k bonus referral scheme
• Company shares | Salary packaging | Career Development