Bench Hands - Drill and Blast
Bench Hands - Drill and Blast
Job Type:
Contract / Temp
Location:
Other, Northern Territory
Category:
Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
Sub Category:
Drilling & Blast
Date Published:
06-Feb-2026
Job Reference
1021732
At CoreStaff we pride ourselves on looking after our employees, engaging with you onsite, and rewarding you for doing a great job. Feel like part of the Crew, not just another candidate sent to an assignment and forgotten about.
About our Client:
Our client operates on one of the world’s largest zinc and lead deposits, located approximately 970 kilometres south-east of Darwin.
We are currently seeking experienced Bench Hands to join our Drill & Blast team at an open pit mine site.
About the Role:
- Loading explosives
- Setting up safety and exclusion zones
- Post blast checks
- General housekeeping and compliance
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Benefits:
CoreStaff is a leader in workplace diversity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non-traditional female roles, and applicants with disabilities to apply for all of our jobs.
To become a part of the CoreStaff Crew today, please click the 'Apply Now' link to submit your application.
About our Client:
Our client operates on one of the world’s largest zinc and lead deposits, located approximately 970 kilometres south-east of Darwin.
We are currently seeking experienced Bench Hands to join our Drill & Blast team at an open pit mine site.
About the Role:
- 2:2 Dayshift Roster
- 12-hour shifts
- FIFO from Darwin only (interstate flights not included)
- Ongoing vacancy with the potential to go permanent with the client
- Blast Crew member, duties could include but are not limited too,
- Loading explosives
- Setting up safety and exclusion zones
- Post blast checks
- General housekeeping and compliance
- Work collaboratively within a high-performing team on site
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- IT Loader ticket
- Work at Heights (W@H)
- LF Forklift
- Telescopic Telehandler
- Dangerous Goods (DG) licence, or willingness to obtain
- Must have a current drivers license
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical
- Police check required
- Current Driver’s Licence required
Benefits:
- Immediate start
- Weekly pay
- Career development opportunities
- Exclusive access to our benefits platform that offers savings at over 60 major Australian Retailers across the country.
CoreStaff is a leader in workplace diversity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non-traditional female roles, and applicants with disabilities to apply for all of our jobs.
To become a part of the CoreStaff Crew today, please click the 'Apply Now' link to submit your application.

