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Five hundred mining vacancies go begging

MINING labour hire group One Key Resources could place 500 miners in jobs tomorrow due to the surging demand for qualified mining personnel, according to its managing director Grant Wechsel.

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Five hundred mining vacancies go begging

He said along with an increasing demand for skilled mining workers he was also seeing an increase in wages.

 “If I could have another 500 qualified workers lined up outside our offices across the country today, I would be able to put them into good resources jobs tomorrow,” Wechsel said.

“The demand is there from major mine owners across all commodities including coal, iron ore and gold, as well as with major mining contractors.

“We’re talking the full range from open cut and underground operations, especially from the established mining areas in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia.”

Wechsel said One Key was hiring mainly for longer term contracts of a year or more, rather than just filling short-term positions.

A varied skill set is in demand including dump truck and multi skilled operators, diesel fitters and auto electricians as well as underground miner drivers, operators and experienced tradespeople.

“Following the downturn many workers left the resources industry due to downsized operations or less mines operating, but we’re now seeing the rebound first-hand particularly since commodity prices have lifted,” Wechsel said.

“While there are a variety of opinions on how long commodity prices will remain buoyant, the demand for skilled workers can’t be denied.

“We are able to offer jobs with tenure, including a range of casual, contract and permanent employment in any state.”

 

One Key Resources has labour supply contracts with almost 100 mine sites nationally.

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