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Careers with Elphinstone
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is a leading developer and manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industry. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team, offering niche manufacturing and engineering support in the transport and utilities sectors.
Apply today and you too could have a long, rewarding and successful career with Elphinstone. To find out more about the positions advertised, visit seek.com.au or call our HR team on +61 3 6442 7777 or email careers@elphinstone.com
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Warehouse Storeperson
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an authorised Caterpillar OEM and a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries. In addition, Elphinstone offers niche manufacturing and engineering support in the transport and utilities sectors.
Elphinstone has more than 45 years of experience in modifying and manufacturing of underground mining vehicles and currently employs 200+ highly skilled people.
The product range includes specialised underground support vehicles and surface mining solutions, including extended-distance off-highway haulage trucks and water tanks to suit Caterpillar articulated trucks.
The Elphinstone® range of underground support vehicles includes agitators, scissor lifts, delivery trucks, flat decks, fuel and lube trucks, water cannons, water tanks, motor graders and other specialised support equipment.
The existing range of products combines practical design, the latest technology and quality manufacturing to ensure each machine is safe, reliable, productive, ergonomic, and easy to service, maintain and re-build.
With Elphinstone Pty Ltd's growth, we seek to employ multiple Warehouse Storepersons to join our Yellow Iron Warehouse in South Burnie.
About Our Team
The Yellow Iron warehousing team is based in South Burnie and is responsible for the handling of the underground mining support vehicle components. Our Warehouse Storeperson will report to the Warehouse Supervisor.
About the Role
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is searching for Warehouse Storepersons to join our growing team. As part of the Elphinstone Warehousing function, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock levels of quality parts.
As a Warehouse Storeperson, you can expect your day-to-day tasks to include but are not limited to:
- Accurately picking and packing parts
- Ensure fast follow-up on all client enquiries and delivery.
- Identify and assist potential issues that can affect deliveries.
- Inspection and maintenance of stock levels
- Maintaining communication with all company departments
- Receiving and dispatching stock
About You
You will have a keen eye for attention to detail and quality. You can develop and maintain strong positive customer relationships (internal & external). You will be able to adapt to changing work priorities and locations whilst remaining calm and organised. You will display high motivation and drive and use your initiative to ensure smooth operations.
The experience and skillset suited to this role may include:
- Ability to multi-task with different priorities within agreed timeframes.
- A current forklift licence is essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Background in logistics, warehousing or mechanical trade is desirable.
At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and plays a part in contributing to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative, and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered and valued.
Our people are talented and live by our values of Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership, and Initiative in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people.
Additional Benefits
- Work in a team that provides a safe and secure work environment with an excellent LTI and TRIFR record.
- Flexible working arrangements which may include:
- Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.
- 5-day week, Monday to Friday
- Genuine ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and well-being.
- Elphinstone Rewards discount program where you can save on everyday shopping including Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, BCF and Myers.
- Be a part of our popular Elphinstone Social Club.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for joining our team as a Warehouse Storeperson please apply now via seek with a current resume supplied, cover letter is not required however may be advantageous.
Additional Information
Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening.
This advertisement will close on Friday, 4th October 2024.
Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. The advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidates, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Electrical Drafter (Trainee)
Main Duties
- Engineering design, detailing & documentation of new and existing Harnesses using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD as required under the direction of the Engineering Team Lead.
- Design & detailing of harnesses in a manner that will deliver accurate data & methodology to aid the manufacturing process.
- Creation and maintenance of engineering data, including life cycle data, BOM product structures etc. when required.
- Complete engineering work to the required standards of accuracy and methodology as defined by Elphinstone protocols and client requirements as applicable. The design and development process should adhere to the Elphinstone product development procedure, Elphinstone design guidelines, Elphinstone HES specifications, recognised industry standards, design guides and practice notes and appropriate statutory regulations and codes of practice.
- Liaise with Electrical Engineers, Designers, Auto Electricians & others as required to document harness design objectives and requirements.
- Recommend any engineering improvements to new and existing products when identified.
- Ensure product design complies with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. Operator and maintainer safety is paramount.
- Adhere to product development timelines.
- Completion of timecards each day.
- Follow all issued Elphinstone general policies and procedures.
- Attend any training programs as requested and mutually agreed.
- Complete any required administrative duties, 5S etc as required.
- Participate in the Elphinstone Continuous Improvement process as required.
Any other duties as required.
Skills and Experience
- Ability to read & interpret electrical harness drawings & schematics highly designable
- 2-3 years of harness-building experience is highly desirable
- Experience with harness testing is desirable.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good people and communication skills.
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent time management.
- Highly detailed conscious.
- Analytical approach.
- The skill and ability to work harmoniously in a team environment
(a team player) while unsupervised.
Qualifications:
- No formal qualification is necessary however must be able to commit to a minimum of 24 months of part-time study to achieve a Cert IV in Engineering Drafting.
- Electrical or Mechanical trade qualifications or similar would be an advantage.
Personal Attributes:
- Ensure all work is carried out according to the Company’s standards and in a professional manner.
- Maintain a professional and positive attitude at all times and act with integrity (lead by example).
- Display a high level of motivation and drive at all times.
- Ability to develop rapport to ensure effective working relationships with a broad range of managers and employees.
- Remain calm and organised at all times.
- Maintain punctuality at all times.
- Maintain a professional and tidy appearance.
- Ability to develop and maintain customer relationships (internal & external).
- Maintain a high standard of delivery on all work and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate initiative.
- Take the hands-on approach at all times.
- Treat others with respect and be conscientious and courteous.
- Highly detailed and maintain a high level of delivery on all work.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, requirements and locations.
Safety Health and Environment Requirements:
- This position will involve being seated at a computer for long periods.
- The position may involve spending time in both the warehouse and workshop environments requiring the applicable PPE.
Examples:
- Sitting for Long Periods
- Keyboard/PC Operation ( 8 hours per day)
All employees are responsible for abiding by the Company's Health and Safety Handbook, which outlines the Company's commitment to safety in the workplace.
Employees are expected to:
- Comply with the Company’s Safety, Health and Environment procedures and follow all instructions.
- Take reasonable care for their own safety as well as the safety of others.
- Identify and immediately report any hazard/ incident/ accident in line with Company procedures.
- Ensure appropriate Standard Operating Procedures are applied at all times.
- Follow the Injury & Incident Reporting Policy & Procedure(s) at all times.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
Actively and constructively participate in discussions to resolve Safety, Health and Environment issues.
Quality Assurance Responsibilities:
Ensure the Company’s policies and procedures are adhered to at all times while identifying and raising areas for continuous improvement.
Responsible for all Quality Assurance activities and measures for this position as stated in the Quality Policy, System Outline and Work Instruction Manuals.
Contamination Control:
All employees are responsible for abiding by the Company’s Contamination Control procedures, which outline the Company's commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy and productive workplace through good housekeeping practices and achieving star rating objectives.
All employees are required to keep their area of work clean and tidy at all times. Compliance with Contamination control practices will be monitored via both internal and external audits.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Responsibilities:
The Company is intent on ensuring all employees receive equal opportunity for training, promotion and transfer based solely on skills, qualifications, abilities and aptitude, i.e., merit. All employees are responsible for abiding by the spirit of EEO/AA legislation.
Code of Conduct:
All employees are responsible for abiding by the company's Code of Conduct, which outlines the company's diversity policy and supports and promotes equal opportunity for all employees in the workplace.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for joining our Engineering team as a Trainee Electrical Drafter, please apply now via Elphinstone.com with a current resume.
Applications close on October 12 2024.
However, may close earlier as we aim to fill a vacancy as quickly as possible.
Technical Writer
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an authorised Caterpillar OEM and a leading and manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries. In addition, Elphinstone offers niche manufacturing and engineering support in the transport and utilities sectors.
Elphinstone has more than 45 years of experience in the modification and manufacture of underground mining vehicles and currently employs 200+ highly skilled people.
The product range includes specialised underground support vehicles and surface mining solutions including extended-distance off-highway haulage trucks and water tanks to suit Caterpillar articulated trucks.
The Elphinstone® range of underground support vehicles includes agitators, scissor lifts, delivery trucks, flat decks, fuel and lube trucks, water cannons, water tanks, motor graders and other specialised support equipment.
The existing range of products combines practical design, the latest technology and quality manufacturing to ensure each machine is safe, reliable, productive, ergonomic, and easy to service, maintain and re-build.
Our expanding product range includes, but is not limited to, surface and underground mining vehicles & future products which include low-emission diesel combustion engines, Diesel Hybrid Powertrains & Battery Electric Powertrains.
Elphinstone is seeking to employ a Technical Writer to work with its passionate and expanding team of professionals as we evolve and expand our product range.
About the role
The role will report to the Engineering Manager and will be working across the entire Elphinstone mining support vehicle product range.
The responsibilities and key tasks will include:
- To develop, write & edit technical documentation relating to the operation & maintenance of Elphinstone products. Documents include, but not limited to, the following:
- Operation & Maintenance manuals
- Parts manuals
- Service manuals
- Training presentations
- Product update literature
- Recommend any engineering improvements to new and existing products when identified.
- Ensure literature content complies with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. Operator and maintainer safety is paramount.
- Liaise with Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, Designers, Auto Electricians & others as required to obtain relevant information to be included in literature.
About You
At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and plays a part in contributing to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative, and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered and valued.
The experience and skillset suited to this role may include:
- Mechanical or Electrical trade qualifications or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent writing & literacy skills including the ability to extract & rephrase information and produce accurate, complete & concise documentation.
- Excellent technical knowledge and troubleshooting and methodical fault-finding skills.
- Excellent presentation and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, Cortona3D Rapid Catalog and Photoshop
- Diploma in Engineering (desirable).
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable).
Our people are talented and live by our values of Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership, and Initiative in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people.
Additional Benefits
- Work in a team that provides a safe and secure work environment with an excellent LTI and TRIFR record.
- Flexible working arrangements which may include:
- Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.
- Long weekends every week with a 4:3 roster.
- 5-day week (Monday - Friday)
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and well-being.
- Elphinstone Rewards discount program where you can save on everyday shopping.
- Be a part of our popular Elphinstone Social Club.
Living in beautiful Tasmania, Australia with pristine beaches, historic towns and Cradle Mountain only an hour’s drive away, Tasmania caters to those who enjoy nature. There’s plenty to do in your free time, with a vibrant mountain bike scene, abundant hiking trails, and world-class surfing, diving & fishing. You’ll experience a food scene smorgasbord with numerous farm gates and wineries. Tasmania is home to the cleanest air in the world, and traffic jams are non-existent.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for joining our team as a Technical Writer, please apply now via Seek with a current resume supplied, A cover letter is not required however it may be advantageous.
Additional Information
Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening and a national police check.
Applications close Friday, 4th October 2024.
Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only. We aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible, so the advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidates. We encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Welder / Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator - Wynyard & Burnie Sites
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an authorised Caterpillar OEM and a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries. In addition, Elphinstone offers niche manufacturing and engineering support in the transport and utilities sectors.
Elphinstone has more than 45 years of experience in modifying and manufacturing of underground mining vehicles and currently employs 200+ highly skilled people.
The product range includes specialised underground support vehicles and surface mining solutions, including extended-distance off-highway haulage trucks and water tanks to suit Caterpillar articulated trucks.
The Elphinstone® range of underground support vehicles includes agitators, scissor lifts, delivery trucks, flat decks, fuel and lube trucks, water cannons, water tanks, motor graders and other specialised support equipment.
The existing range of products combines practical design, the latest technology and quality manufacturing to ensure each machine is safe, reliable, productive, ergonomic, and easy to service, maintain and re-build.
Elphinstone has built on this experience to enter the Defence industry and is now seeking expertise to deliver our first major Defence manufacturing contract.
With exciting times ahead for Elphinstone Pty Ltd with new projects, we are seeking to employ multiple Welders / Boilermakers / Metal Fabricators to work at our Burnie and Wynyard Tasmania, Australia sites.
About Our Teams
The Fabrication teams are a core part of our business in both our Defence and Yellow Iron Departments. The Fabrication teams play a pivotal role in the growth and development of our business through successful projects. Our Welder / Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator reports to the Fabrication Team Leaders and will be part of a supportive and inclusive culture.
About the Roles
Defence Team
As a Welder / Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator working within the Elphinstone Defence team, you will be primarily responsible for carrying out fabrication, welding, and inspection tasks on the AS9 and AS10 structures, components, and sub-assemblies in accordance with our quality and safety requirements. You will also be upskilled in this role to be qualified in and welding of armoured steel. This role will be based at our Defence manufacturing facility in Wynyard Tasmania, Australia.
Yellow Iron Team
As a Welder / Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator working within the Elphinstone Yellow Iron team, you will be primarily responsible for carrying out fabrication and welding tasks on our underground mining support vehciles. These are new product builds with a clean working environment. Attention to detail and pride in your workmanship will be on display. This role will be based at our Ormsby Street manufacturing facility in Wivenhoe / Burnie Tasmania, Australia.
As a Welder / Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator, you can expect your day-to-day tasks to include but not limited to:
- Read and interpret technical drawings of welded assemblies to determine specifications, tolerances and required materials to carry out the welding task.
- Comply with the relevant Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) before, during and after welding for operating parameters and temperatures, weld seam preparation, root gouging, welding sequence, use and handling of filler metals, visual, dimensional, and non-destructive testing.
- Perform visual examinations of completed welds for compliance before being examined by the Welding Inspector within the quality team.
- Set up, operate and maintain various types of welding equipment and tools (e.g., welding torch, grinder, plasma gouger, overhead hoist, measuring tools) safely and efficiently.
- Conduct welding operations to manufacture armour steel welded assemblies per the relevant drawings, standards, quality and safety requirements of the Defence team.
About You
At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and plays a part in contributing to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative, and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered and valued.
Our people are talented and live by our values of Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership, and Initiative in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people.
The experience and skillset suited to these roles may include:
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent welder’s trade qualifications or extensive production welding experience.
- Experience in welding to a Welding Procedure Specification.
- Experience with the use of MIG and TIG welding and plasma gouging.
- Experience in welding High Hardness Steels (may be advantageous)
- Strong understanding of complete welding and fabrication of major assemblies (may be advantageous)
- Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and procedures of structural components and entire vehicles.
- Overhead crane operation. (Desirable. Training will be provided).
- Basic computer skills. (Desirable. Training will be provided).
Additional Benefits
- Work in a team that provides a safe and secure work environment with an excellent LTI and TRIFR record.
- The use of some of the most advanced GMAW welding machines and technology on the market.
- Work in a world-class facility which holds one of the largest Portal Type CNC Machining Centres in Australia.
- Flexible working arrangements which may include:
- Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.
- Long weekends every week with a 4:3 roster.
- 5-day week (Monday - Friday)
- Company supplied uniform
- Co-payment plan on Adflo welding helmet systems
- Genuine ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and well-being.
- Elphinstone Rewards discount program where you can save on everyday shopping.
- Be a part of our popular Elphinstone Social Club.
- Temperature-controlled workshop (16 degrees Celsius) - Wynyard
Living in beautiful Tasmania, Australia with pristine beaches, historic towns and Cradle Mountain only an hour’s drive away, Tasmania caters to those who enjoy nature. There’s plenty to do in your free time, with a vibrant mountain bike scene, abundant hiking trails, and world-class surfing, diving & fishing. You’ll experience a food scene smorgasbord with numerous farm gates and wineries. Tasmania is home to the cleanest air in the world, and traffic jams are non-existent.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for joining our team as a Welder / Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator, please apply now via Seek with a current resume supplied, A cover letter is not required however may be advantageous.
Additional Information
Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which will include a drug and alcohol screening and a national police check.
Applications close Sunday, 1st September 2024.
Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. The advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidates, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Mobile Plant Technician / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries. In addition, Elphinstone provides manufacturing and engineering services in the defence, transport and utilities sectors.
Elphinstone has more than 45 years of experience in manufacturing and currently employs more than 200 highly skilled people.
The product range includes specialised underground mining support vehicles (concrete agitators, delivery trucks, fuel and lube trucks and water cannons), graders, mine extraction devices (MED), and Haulmax extended haulage trucks.
This range of products combines practical design, the latest technology and quality manufacturing to ensure each machine is safe, reliable, productive, ergonomic, and easy to service, maintain and re-build.
In addition to the manufacturing of our underground support vehicles, we have a significant presence in the Defence manufacturing industry and provide electrical harness solutions within several industrial sectors.
Due to natural voluntary team attrition, we seek a Mobile Plant Technician / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic to join our product development team based at Burnie, Tasmania.
About the Role
As a Mobile Plant Technician / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic, you will be an integral part of a small team undertaking various daily tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of our product development department. Your work will be crucial in the development of new product prototypes and improvement features, as we work closely with our in-house engineering team.
As a Mobile Plant Technician / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic, you can expect your day-to-day tasks to include but are not limited to:
- Proofing engineering documentation
- Building and testing new product developments
- Fault finding, troubleshooting & problem-solving
- Undertake a variety of workshop tasks to assist the team in meeting targets
About You
You will be reliable, eager to learn, and looking to develop a broad skill set within a hands-on workshop environment. You will have a collaborative attitude to assist in driving high-quality standards and products. You will have a keen eye for detail and who has strong fault-finding skills.
The experience and skillset suited to this role include:
- Trade Qualification (Cert 3 in with Mobile Plant, Diesel Fitting or Diesel Mechanics or equivalent)
- Able to read and understand Electrical and Mechanical Drawings
- Ability to analyse technical problems and suggest remedies
- Well-developed communication skills both written and oral
- A strong commitment to safety
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience with Caterpillar products may be advantageous
At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and contributes to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative, and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered, and valued.
Our people are talented and live by our values of Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership, and Initiative in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people.
Additional Benefits
- In addition to your hourly base rate, we pay leave loading, superannuation and tool allowance
- Potential overtime available
- Working a 4 on 3 off (Monday to Thursday) roster
- Clean newly built workshop environment
- Work in a team that provides a safe and secure work environment with an excellent LTI and TRIFR record.
- Genuine ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and well-being.
- Elphinstone Rewards discount program where you can save on everyday shopping including Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, BCF and Myers.
- Be a part of our popular Elphinstone Social Club.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for joining our team as the Mobile Plant Technician / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic, please apply via Seek with a current resume supplied; a cover letter is not required; however, it may be advantageous.
Additional Information
Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening and a national police check.
This advertisement will close on Thursday, 1st August 2024.
Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies quickly. The advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidate, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Sorry, there are no positions available at this time.
Operations Supervisor
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an authorised Caterpillar OEM and a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries. In addition, Elphinstone offers niche manufacturing and engineering support in the transport and utilities sectors.
Elphinstone has more than 45 years of experience in modifying and manufacturing of underground mining vehicles and currently employs 200+ highly skilled people.
The product range includes specialised underground support vehicles and surface mining solutions, including extended-distance off-highway haulage trucks and water tanks to suit Caterpillar articulated trucks.
The Elphinstone® range of underground support vehicles includes agitators, scissor lifts, delivery trucks, flat decks, fuel and lube trucks, water cannons, water tanks, motor graders and other specialised support equipment.
The existing range of products combines practical design, the latest technology and quality manufacturing to ensure each machine is safe, reliable, productive, ergonomic, and easy to service, maintain and re-build.
Our Electrical Harness Solutions team produces cable assemblies and components for use within various vehicles, including Underground and Surface Mobile Equipment and the Agriculture industry. The team produces over 1500 variants and over 15,000 pieces annually for all existing customers with high on-time delivery performance.
Due to a team restructuring, we are seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our Electrical (Harnesses) department in Wynyard.
About the Role
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our well-established team. As the Electrical Operations Supervisor, you will lead, coach, and develop personnel involved in harness manufacture to ensure each contributes effectively to the team's achievement of department goals and objectives.
As the Electrical Operations Supervisor, you can expect your day-to-day tasks to include but not limited to:
- Manage the allocation of work to personnel and develop shift rosters with the manager to ensure delivery targets exceed customer expectations.
- Develop and maintain systems to control the build process. e.g. Build procedures
- Review the schedule daily and liaise with electrical planners to confirm daily delivery requirements.
- Liaise with Leading Hands daily to ensure the broader team understands and can meet the required delivery schedule.
- Communicate any potential roadblocks that affect deliveries.
- Optimise employee workflow
About You
You will have a keen eye for attention to detail and quality. You can develop and maintain strong positive customer relationships (internal & external). You can adapt to changing work priorities while remaining calm and organised. You will display high motivation to develop your team through coaching and mentoring whilst being able to learn from your experienced team. You should also be able to optimise day-to-day activities while minimising the costs.
The experience and skillset suited to this role include:
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team to meet standards and deadlines
- Developed problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of labour management, performance management and employee development
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Willing and able to learn technical skills, e.g. schematic drawings
At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and contributes to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative, and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered, and valued.
Our people are talented and live by our values of Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership, and Initiative in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people.
Additional Benefits
- Work in a team that provides a safe and secure work environment with an excellent LTI and TRIFR record.
- Flexible working arrangements which may include:
- Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.
- 5-day week, Monday to Friday
- Genuine ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and well-being.
- Elphinstone Rewards discount program where you can save on everyday shopping including Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, BCF and Myers.
- Be a part of our popular Elphinstone Social Club.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for joining our team as the Electrical Operations Supervisor please apply now via Seek with a current resume supplied, A cover letter is not required however, it may be advantageous.
Additional Information
Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening.
This advertisement will close on Saturday, 24th February 2024.
Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies quickly. The advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidate, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an authorised Caterpillar OEM and a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries. In addition, Elphinstone offers niche manufacturing and engineering support in the transport and utilities sectors.
Elphinstone has more than 45 years of experience in modifying and manufacturing underground mining vehicles and currently employs 200+ highly skilled people.
The product range includes specialised underground support vehicles and surface mining solutions, including extended-distance off-highway haulage trucks and water tanks to suit Caterpillar articulated trucks.
The Elphinstone® range of underground support vehicles includes agitators, scissor lifts, delivery trucks, flat decks, fuel and lube trucks, water cannons, water tanks, motor graders and other specialised support equipment.
The existing range of products combines practical design, the latest technology and quality manufacturing to ensure each machine is safe, reliable, productive, ergonomic, and easy to service, maintain and re-build.
We are looking for a Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor to oversee our Yellow Iron Warehousing operations in South Burnie.
About the Role
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is searching for a Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor to join our growing team. The role has become vacant due to internal movements. As part of the Elphinstone Warehousing team, you will oversee the general operations of the warehouse and its staff. You will assist the team in successfully meeting safety requirements and quality levels and efficiently and effectively receiving and dispatching stock.
As the Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor, you can expect your day-to-day tasks to include but not limited to:
- Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
- Identify and assess potential issues that can affect deliveries.
- Review the timeliness of scheduled deliveries.
- Track inventory levels
- Order new supplies promptly
- Constantly work to improve processes
- Make suggestions for productivity improvements
- Optimize employee workflow
About You
You will have a keen eye for attention to detail and quality. You can develop and maintain strong positive customer relationships (internal & external). You will be able to adapt to changing work priorities and locations whilst remaining calm and organised. You will display high motivation and drive and use your initiative to ensure smooth operations. You should also be able to optimise day-to-day activities while minimising the costs.
The experience and skillset suited to this role may include:
- Proven experience as a Warehousing & Logistics Supervisor or similar role
- Advanced skills in MS Office
- Organisational and leadership abilities
- Well Developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
- Problem-solving skills
At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and contributes to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative, and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered, and valued.
Our people are talented and live by our values of Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership, and Initiative in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people.
Additional Benefits
- Work in a team that provides a safe and secure work environment with an excellent LTI and TRIFR record.
- Flexible working arrangements which may include:
- Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.
- Long weekends every week with a 4:3 roster.
- 5-day week, Monday to Friday
- Genuine ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and well-being.
- Elphinstone Rewards discount program where you can save on everyday shopping, including Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, BCF and Myers.
- Be a part of our popular Elphinstone Social Club.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for joining our team as the Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor, please apply now via Seek with a current resume supplied. A cover letter is not required, but it may be advantageous.
Additional Information
Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening.
This advertisement will close on Saturday, 24th February 2024.
Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies quickly. The advert may close as soon as we have found a suitable candidate, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.