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Mechanical Leading Hand

Silverstone is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Leading Hand to support our Lithium Mining client. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership position on a well-established lithium operation, working across both crushing and process plant environments.
 
Duties: 

• Strong fixed‑plant mechanical knowledge across crushing circuits and/or wet processing (e.g., conveyors, pumps, screens, crushers, cyclones, flotation cells).
• Ability to lead a small multidisciplinary team safely and effectively (confident, proactive, good communicator).
• Competent in fault‑finding, breakdown management, and coordinating planned maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with isolation procedures, permit systems, and safe work practices.
• Comfortable working with work management systems (Pronto) including raising notifications, work orders, and completing shift reports/handovers.
• Good computer literacy (scopes of work, handover notes, basic reporting).
• Strong focus on safety leadership and promoting positive behaviours within the team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and support the supervisor in daily coordination of tasks.
• Willingness and capability to rotate between plant areas depending on operational needs. 

Requirements: 

• Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate
• Proven experience in mineral processing environments including strong knowledge of fixed plant equipment (crushers, conveyors, pumps, screens, cyclones, flotation cells)
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience 
• S26 exposure, module completion, and working towards certification
• Strong fault-finding and breakdown maintenance capability
• Experience with work management systems (e.g., Pronto)
• Sound understanding of isolation procedures and permit systems
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Current National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain)

Successful applicants would be required to provide contactable references and be able to meet Pre-employment medical and drug screen criteria prior to commencement.

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