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.
Mobile Plant Technician / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic Team Leader
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 (including 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 a number of industrial sectors.
Due to natural voluntary team attrition, we are seeking a Mobile Plant Technician / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic Team leader to join our Assembly team in Wivenhoe, Tasmania.
About the Role
As a Mobile Plant Technician / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic Team Leader, you will be an integral part of our team undertaking various daily tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of our assembly department team. Your work will be crucial in the delivery of production schedules and team management.
As a Mobile Plant Technician / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic Team Leader, you can expect your day-to-day tasks to include but not limited to:
- Supervise and lead a team of diesel fitter/mobile plant technicians and apprentices in daily operations
- Ensure the timely assembly of vehicle structures by schedules
- Handle issues within the team, resolving conflicts and maintaining high team morale
- Ensure optimal allocation and utilisation of resources by planning and delegating workload
- Monitor workflow, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to improve efficiency
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 and superannuation
- Potential overtime available
- Flexible rostering
- Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.
- 5-.day week, Monday to Friday
- 4 on 3 off (Monday-Thursday) or (Tuesday-Friday)
- 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 Team Leader, 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, 9th January 2025.
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.
Resource Materials Planning and Purchasing
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 (including 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.
We have an opportunity for an individual to join our team as a Resource Planner.
About the Role
The Resource Plannerrole will report to our Resource Lead and will principally be focused on material planning and purchasing. This is a key position within the Resources team and the broader Company.
Key duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Material planning and purchasing of products in line with the production schedule.
- Build and maintain strong positive working relationships with suppliers (internal and external).
- Maintaining purchasing data fields within our ERP system.
- Review supplier costs and lead times regularly and challenge/negotiate with suppliers (where required) and/or consider alternative suppliers to help reduce costs where possible and ensure that parts are available for production at the right time.
About You
We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude and exemplary communication skills who can work collaboratively with others. You will be deadline-driven with a keen focus on processes and attention to detail. You can analyse information effectively and communicate this to varying stakeholders. Individuals will also demonstrate integrity, respect, teamwork and ownership.
Key traits, skills and requirements to ensure success
- Experience in purchasing/logistics / material resource planning.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive customer and supplier relationships.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Positive attitude.
- Ability to anticipate customer needs and respond accordingly.
- Ability to resolve problems/issues in a practical, timely and professional manner.
- Qualifications in purchasing/logistics/administration/manufacturing trade or similar (may be advantageous)
Additionally, We are Offering
- 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
- 4 on 3 off (Monday-Thursday) or (Tuesday-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.
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 in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people. Elphinstone people understand our business model, have a passion for customer service, and mentor with Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership and Initiative.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for joining our team as a Resource Plannerplease apply now via Seek with a current resume supplied. A cover letter 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 national police check and pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening.
Applications close Thursday, 9th January 2025.
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 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.
Paint and Blast Operator
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.
Elphinstone has built on this experience to enter the Defence industry and is now seeking expertise to deliver our first major Defence manufacturing contract.
Elphinstone is seeking to employ a Paint and Blast Operator to undertake blasting and painting of fabricated steel structures based at our Wynyard Tasmania, Australia site.
About the Role
We currently have a role available at our defence manufacturing facility based in Wynyard, Tasmania. The role is responsible for all aspects of abrasive blasting and painting large, fabricated structures, ensuring the highest standards of workmanship are applied and company safety and environmental procedures are always adhered to.
Key tasks will include:
- Inspect surfaces for contaminants and defects in preparation for painting and carry out necessary remediation steps.
- Prepare steel surfaces using techniques such as abrasive blasting to ensure optimal paint adherence.
- Apply APAS paint finishes to a variety of surfaces, such as steel, aluminium, and fibreglass
- Regularly clean and maintain painting equipment and tools, such as pressure pots, hoses, and compressors, to ensure operational efficiency.
About You
We are looking for an individual who can work to timeframes efficiently and safely and take pride in their work. You will also demonstrate integrity, respect, teamwork and ownership.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Relevant Trade or equivalent experience
- Previous industrial or automotive painting or blasting experience
- A high level of attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
- Ability to work within target production timeframes
- Defence industry (painting) knowledge may be advantageous.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to multitask several tasks at once
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 in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people. Elphinstone people understand our business model, have a passion for customer service, and mentor with Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership and Initiative.
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
- 4 on 3 off
- Day or Afternoon shifts
- 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 Paint and Blast Operatorplease 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, including a drug and alcohol screening and a national police check.
Applications close Thursday, 9th January 2025
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 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.
CNC Programmer / Machinist
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.
Elphinstone has built on this experience to enter the Defence industry and is now seeking expertise to deliver our first major Defence manufacturing contract.
Elphinstone is seeking to employ a CNC Machinist / Programmer to program and operate CNC milling machines in line with technical models and drawings, to match our customer & quality standards working at our Wynyard Tasmania, Australia site.
About the Role
We currently have a role available within our Defence manufacturing department based at our Wynyard, Tasmania site. The role is a hands-on operations role and will report to our Manufacturing Lead.
Key tasks will include:
- Offline programming CNC machines
- Online programming verification for CNC machine
- Machine setup and operation
- Adjust machine tool paths and settings to optimize production while maintaining quality
- Read and interpret drawings and technical information
- Lead the machinist team
About You
We are looking for an individual who can work to timeframes efficiently and safely and take pride in their work. You will also demonstrate integrity, respect, teamwork and ownership.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Relevant Trade or Engineering Qualification (Certificate 3 and above)
- Significant experience in CNC machining and programming
- A high level of attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
- Ability to work within target production timeframes
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Good communication skills
- Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
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 in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people. Elphinstone people understand our business model, have a passion for customer service, and mentor with Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership and Initiative.
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
- 4 on 3 off
- Day or Afternoon shifts
- 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 CNC Machinist / Programmerplease 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, including a drug and alcohol screening and a national police check.
Applications close Sunday, 5th January 2025.
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 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.
Project Manager
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an authorised Caterpillar OEM and a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries. It also 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 rebuild.
Elphinstone has built on this experience to enter the Defence industry. With our first major Defence manufacturing contract underway, we seek a Project Manager to assist with future projects.
About the role
Elphinstone Pty Ltd are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team in Wynyard, Tasmania. This full-time role will be responsible for leading the planning and execution of defence projects, focusing on safety, quality, exceptional customer service and profitability.
What you'll be doing
- Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation to budget
- Coordinating and managing cross-functional project teams
- Monitoring project progress and identifying and mitigating risks
- Communicating project status and performance to stakeholders
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Continuously improving project management processes and procedures
What we're looking for
- Experience (5+ years) in a project role
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Highly organised and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management or a related field
- Must be able to travel domestically as required to meet with external stakeholders
- Preference would be for you to be able to travel internationally infrequently
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.
What we offer
At Elphinstone, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career development, and a range of employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives, and flexible work arrangements.
Apply now to join our dynamic team as a Project Manager and be a part of our continued growth and success.
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 national police check.
Applications close Wednesday, 25th December 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 candidate. 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
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an established 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 Wynyard Tasmania, Australia site.
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 Role
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 welding armoured steel. This role will be based at our Defence manufacturing facility in Wynyard 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 in accordance with 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 that 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
- Relocation assistance is considered for ideal candidates.
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 license, 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 Saturday, 9th November 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.
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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.