Bogger Operator

Bogger Operator

Full-Time On-site
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  • Come work with a well-established Gold Mining company
  • Ongoing Career development opportunities
  • Roster on offer is 14:14 roster from Perth

The Bogger Operator is responsible for providing quality and timely material movement and loading services using underground loaders.

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

Darlot Site Overview:

With over a century of mining history, Darlot is a cornerstone operation of Vault Minerals Limited producing high-grade gold production. The Darlot mine is located about 900 km northeast of Perth and 121 km north of Leonora, in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.

The purpose of the position is to provide quality and timely material movement and loading services using mobile machinery; loader or bogger as instructed to ensure operational targets are met in a safe, environmentally compliant and efficient manner in alignment with Vault Minerals and operation specific quality procedures and statutory regulations.

What we offer:

  • This position will be offered on an 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth
  • An hour flight time from Perth to Leonora and Virgin Velocity Frequent flyer points
  • Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle
  • Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees
  • Career development opportunities and great company culture.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Conduct basic mechanical maintenance checks to maximise machine uptime and productivity.
  • Record and submit accurate shift reports, production records, and maintenance logs.
  • Assist in maintaining bogger equipment cleanliness, upkeep, and minor troubleshooting during operations.
  • Perform secondary break duties including handling oversize materials and conducting scaling activities when required.
  • Operate underground loaders (boggers) to transport broken ore and waste materials to trucks, ore/waste passes, and designated stockpiles as instructed.
  • Adhere to daily and weekly planned work schedules, ensuring tasks are completed within shift parameters.

About You:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in UG operations operating an underground machinery i.e. Bogger
  • Extensive record of safe underground mining practices
  • Minimum 12 months tele-remote experience
  • WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)
  • Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)

Additional Benefits:

  • Novated Lease Vehicles
  • Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education

Our Recruitment Process:

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

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Bogger Operator employer: Vault Minerals

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Contact Details:

Vault Minerals Recruitment Team