OT - JOb Prospects for Bundaberg area
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Boc1971
Sorry for the off topic post -
I am soon to move to
Bundaberg area (
moore Park beach ) and wondering what the work situation is up there ?
I am a FITTER MACHINIST by trade and have had experience as a maintanance engineer at CSR and pioneer ( rock crushing plants )
are there mining companies up there -- or anything related to this trade --
will be shooting my CV of to a few companys - but if you could give me some names it would be great
thanks
Frank
P.s is there any 4x4 driving up there ???
Reply By: Turbo Diesel - Thursday, Dec 22, 2005 at 09:46
Thursday, Dec 22, 2005 at 09:46
boc1971
Dont be sorry about the post mate you did mention 4wdriving. I lived in
Bundaberg for about 7 years at a place called the "Hummock" it is the only
little hill in
Bundaberg towards bagara or the ocean. Work in
Bundaberg can be interesting, try and get in with the sugar companies or
Bundaberg Rum. You may find that the people are a little "Closed" what i mean is that
Bundaberg at times can be a bit behind the 8 ball. The people at times like to look after their own so to speak, so go in their with a positive attitude and be prepared to get to know some over a long time. I don't know if there are mining companies up there mostly just sugar and rum. Try
Gladstone if you want top dollar and people who are there just to work and earn money around you, there is alot more money and industry in
Gladstone but it is know by the locals as Gotham City. As far as 4wdrinving is concerned Agnes Waters and 1770 offer a little nothing serious though, beautiful sandy beaches up there in the national
park with no one on them generally. Try the national
park south of bundy for some beach driving and
camping. If you need a house built let me know we where in the building industry in bundy.
Hope all goes
well
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Follow Up By: Boc1971 - Thursday, Dec 22, 2005 at 11:57
Thursday, Dec 22, 2005 at 11:57
Thanks for your reply Turbo diesel!
I have been to the Hummock
lookout , so know where your talking about ! I will try some of the local
places whilst i am up there , i have been going to bubdy every year as my parents live at
Moore park beach - LOVE bagara coral cove and areas as such. Just wanted to work out if i would be needing to keep my 4x4 - if there are no real challenging
places close by , i may as
well buy a standard car.
Think working at Bundy rum would be dangerous for me --- i would be to tempted to take a swim in the vats every lunch time ( i have done the tour ) hahaa kidding -- i will send my cv there also -- never know my luck
A few people have mentioned Gladston to me for work , so will seriously look at that. Not to fussed where i work or live - just looking for a new start or a sea change as it were.
thanks for your reply !
Frank
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Reply By: Howard T - Thursday, Dec 22, 2005 at 09:57
Thursday, Dec 22, 2005 at 09:57
Hi Frank
Just to add a bit about beach driving in the Agnes area as far as I am aware beach driving is banned on all beaches in the Agnes area. You can drive on
the beach at Rules Beach which is just to the south to get to a couple of
camping spots.
I am based in the
Gladstone area and yes there is quite a bit of work available up here. There is a lot of shut down work and I believe compainies are having difficulty obtaining good tradesmen for this type of work.
Best of Luck
Howard.
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Follow Up By: Boc1971 - Thursday, Dec 22, 2005 at 12:00
Thursday, Dec 22, 2005 at 12:00
Thanks Howard -
i will certainly look into
gladstone whilst i am up there, might hit some of the employment agencys and leave details , i am hoping to wrap everyting up down here maybe mid march and start again..
thanks for your input - it all helps .
Frank
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Reply By: kev.h - Thursday, Dec 22, 2005 at 22:55
Thursday, Dec 22, 2005 at 22:55
Hi Frank
When are you moving ? local 4wd clubs pretty active there is some good tracks within a couple of hours. Give me an email address i'll contact you off line the place i work are looking for staff in the fitting trade I'm also a fitter
Regards Kev
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Follow Up By: Boc1971 - Friday, Dec 23, 2005 at 07:57
Friday, Dec 23, 2005 at 07:57
Gday Kev -
I am maybe looking to move up around March of next year, This decision is still open as a few things have to be cleared up before the ultimate decision is made. But if everything goes to plan - maybe March of next year (06 )
my contact details are as follows sydneypumps@shiftreload.com.au or through my business frank@sydneypumps.com.au
Have a merry Xmas all -~!
Frank
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