Blasting Assistant/Labourer (South Island)

RedBull Powder Company manufactures a range of explosive products and provides comprehensive drilling and blasting services to quarries, mines and construction projects in New Zealand.

We are recruiting a Blasting Assistant/ Labourer to provide hands on support to the mobile processing delivery units, blast crews and manufacturing plant operation at our Macraes Mine, East Otago operation.

At RedBull we pride ourselves on the inclusive caring company culture we have built and welcome the successful candidate into a dynamic team environment, with competitive remuneration, suitable training and career opportunities.

You will be required to:

• Load blastholes in a mining environment
• Support the mobile processing delivery unit operators
• Support the operation of the manufacturing plant
• Comply with safe working procedures and instructions
• General labouring and housekeeping duties

You will need to bring:

• Excellent communication, be physically fit and have a high standard of personal presentation
• Great work ethic, great punctuality and be self-motivated to work with a positive can-do attitude
• Hold a current full driver licence and clean criminal background

Ideally the successful candidate would reside in the East Otago area. Transport is provided from Palmerston to the mine site.

The position is available for an immediate start and is rostered: 7 days rostered on and 7 days rostered off (Thursday to Wednesday). This includes being rostered on across the weekend - weekend work is required. Start time is 6.30am.

This role can at times be physically demanding and is mostly based outdoors. Applicants must be over 18 years of age. You will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test. The position will also be subject to ongoing random testing.

If this sounds like the start of a career path you want to follow, you have the right credentials and industry experience, come and join our team to be part of this exciting business.

Apply now by submitting your CV and details.

RedBull’s company values and culture are entrenched with solid relationships, a recognition of family, inclusiveness of all and a steadfast brand personality. Our people are professional, entrepreneurial and dynamic.

Our Mission

To be the trusted provider of safe, integrated blasting services, delivering innovative solutions sustainably, always exceeding expectations.

Our Vision

To provide innovative drilling and blasting solutions, creating outstanding business performance that delivers zero harm, value for our customers and prosperity to our shareholders.

Our Values

Safety > Integrity > Accountability > Excellence > People > Innovation > Leadership

The successful applicant will need to be eligible to work in NZ, hold a current, unrestricted driver licence, pass a Ministry of Justice background check, and complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing. The position will also be subject to ongoing random testing.