Join Our Team as a Trades Assistant – Henderson
FLSmidth, a respected global leader in the mining and minerals industry, is looking for a self-motivated, reliable, and energetic Trades Assistant to join our close-knit team in Henderson.
This is your opportunity to be part of a supportive workplace where safety, quality, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Why Join FLSmidth?

• Competitive hourly rate with job security.
• Career development & training in a respected global OEM company.
• Salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
• Purchased annual leave options & paid parental leave.
• Access to our recognition and rewards platform.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working alongside our experienced Mechanical Tradespersons to strip, assess, and rebuild mineral processing equipment.
• Preparing detailed inspection reports.
• Following FLSmidth’s Quality Policies and Procedures to deliver work to the highest standard.
• Refurbishing equipment to extend its life and reliability.
• Performing a variety of hands-on tasks, from using power tools to preparing job sites.
• Maintaining clean, safe work areas by removing hazards and managing waste responsibly.

What You Bring to the Role

• A strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn.
• Ideally, 2+ years’ experience as a Trades Assistant in the mineral processing industry.
• Current manual driver’s licence.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• High Risk Work Licence – LF and DG (Forklift & Dogman) preferred.
• A professional work ethic, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• A positive, proactive approach to safety and problem-solving.
• Physically fit and ready for hands-on work.

All candidates will need to pass a Pre-Employment Medical & Drug and Alcohol test.
If you’re looking for a role where your contribution is valued, your safety is a priority, and your career can grow — apply today and build your future with FLSmidth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working alongside our experienced Mechanical Tradespersons to strip, assess, and rebuild mineral processing equipment.
• Preparing detailed inspection reports.
• Following FLSmidth’s Quality Policies and Procedures to deliver work to the highest standard.
• Refurbishing equipment to extend its life and reliability.
• Performing a variety of hands-on tasks, from using power tools to preparing job sites.
• Maintaining clean, safe work areas by removing hazards and managing waste responsibly

What You Bring to the Role

• A strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn.
• Ideally, 2+ years’ experience as a Trades Assistant in the mineral processing industry.
• Current manual driver’s licence.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• High Risk Work Licence – LF and DG (Forklift & Dogman) preferred.
• A professional work ethic, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• A positive, proactive approach to safety and problem-solving.
• Physically fit and ready for hands-on work