Our client is seeking experienced Crane Operators / Riggers to join a large-scale iron ore operation based at Cape Preston in the Pilbara.

This is an excellent prospect to secure ongoing FIFO work and join an established maintenance and shutdown team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will work a 2:1 FIFO roster from Perth, consisting of one week of day shift, one week of night shift and one week off.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Operating mobile cranes and Franna pick-and-carry units across maintenance and shutdown activities
- Lifting and positioning equipment and mechanical components alongside rigging crews
- Completing pre-start checks and daily plant inspections
- Maintaining safe exclusion zones and following approved lift plans
- Supporting shutdown activities and performing rigging tasks as directed
- Working collaboratively with tradespeople and the wider maintenance team




- Following site procedures and maintaining a strong commitment to safety

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

- High Risk Work Licence – Non-slewing Mobile Crane (CN)
- High Risk Work Licence – Elevated Work Platform (WP)
- Working at Heights certificate
- Confined Space Entry certificate
- Construction White Card
- Current driver’s licence
- Full Australian working rights
- Ability to remain clean shaven and wear a respirator mask, such as a 3M 7500 or equivalent

DESIRABLE

- High Risk Work Licence – Slewing Mobile Crane (CO)
- High Risk Work Licence – Basic Rigging (RB) or higher, with Advanced Rigging (RA) preferred
- High Risk Work Licence – Forklift (LF)
- HR driver’s licence or above
- First Aid / CPR
- Previous FIFO or fixed-plant experience

📌 Crane Operator/Rigger (Perth)
🏢 Engineering Trades Australia
📍 Perth