Anglo American: Artisans Traineeship Programme 2020/2021

As the Underground Fitter you will maintain, install and commission engineering components of the machinery and equipment to an agreed standard in the area of responsibility

Looking to develop your skills? Join our extraordinary team.

With headquarters in London, UK, and operations located throughout the world, Anglo American is truly global. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues worldwide and run mining operations across southern Africa, North and South America and Australia. Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Anglo Platinum

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium.

This role requires 3 – 5 years underground experience in dirty & clean water pumps, underground rail bound equipment, hydraulic systems, conveyor belts.

The requirements for this role will be to:

• Attend to Breakdowns and emergencies as required.
• Changing tasks & machine settings to minimize the effect of unexpected problems.
• Be able to do standby, shifts and overtime.
• Ensure that material, spares and equipment are available as required.
• Attend and conduct Safety meetings.
• Mechanized Mining Experience (Advantageous)

This role is in the Engineering Department at a C2 level reporting to the Engineering Foreman.

You will need to have the following:

• Grade 10 or Technical Trade Specific N2
• Fitter Trade Test Certificate
• Valid Driver License

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Background Checks

If your application is successful, criminal and other background checks, where appropriate, will be required

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfill their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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