Join a growing mining fabrication team offering full-time hours, optional overtime, and long-term opportunities.

Direct Personnel are currently seeking an experienced Forklift Operator/Trade Assistant to join a well-established mining fabrication business based in the Hunter Valley.

This is a great chance to secure consistent, ongoing work with a respected company specialising in structural steel fabrication for the mining industry. With steady workflow, optional overtime, and genuine long-term potential, this role offers excellent stability for the right candidate.

What You'll Be Doing:

- Operating a forklift to move materials, stock, and finished products around the workshop and yard
- Assisting with fabrication, welding support, and general workshop activities
- Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently
- Reading and interpreting drawings
- Using hand and power tools
- General workshop duties and housekeeping
- Working safely as part of a skilled production team





What We Need from You:

- Previous experience as a Forklift Operator, Trade Assistant, or in a fabrication/workshop environment
- Current Forklift Licence (LF) - essential
- Experience using hand and power tools
- Ability to read and interpret drawings (advantageous)
- Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
- Current driver licence and reliable transport
- Commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test
- Full Australian working rights

What's In It for You

- Full-time hours (8-hour days)
- Optional overtime available
- Weekly pay
- PPE provided
- Long-term career opportunity
- Supportive team environment

At Direct Personnel, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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