About The Role

Reporting to the Structural & Fabrication Lead, you will provide essential support to our trades team and assist in maintaining safe, efficient and productive site operations.

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Work type: Full time

Location: Western Australia

Categories: Trade Assistants

Your Responsibilities Will Include

- Assisting tradespeople with maintenance, repairs and overhaul activities
- Preparing materials and equipment using hand and power tools
- Supporting mechanical and fabrication works
- Performing spotter, fire watch and hot works support duties
- Assisting with assembly and dismantling activities
- Safely operating forklifts and other authorised equipment
- Maintaining workshop, yard and site housekeeping standards
- Completing required documentation, risk assessments and safety forms
- Following work orders, SOPs and client procedures
- Maintaining company vehicles and equipment to company standards
- Reporting hazards, incidents and equipment concerns promptly
- Supporting environmental and site compliance requirements
- Undertaking other duties within your skill set as required

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

- Current C Class Driver's Licence
- Working at Heights certification
- Confined Space Entry certification
- Gas Test Atmospheres certification
- Minimum 2 years' experience in the mining and/or heavy earthmoving industry
- Strong commitment to safety and secure work practices
- Reliable work ethic and positive attitude




- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Dogging certification
- Forklift Licence

Highly Regarded

- LR, MR or HR Driver's Licence
- Current Glencore Generic Induction
- Conduct Lifting Operations certification
- EWP competency
- Gantry or Overhead Crane experience

Our Values

We Are Guided By Our Core Values

First in Safety

Safety is at the centre of everything we do. We expect every employee to actively contribute to a safe workplace.

Mates in the Workplace

We work together, support each other and foster a positive team culture.

Supporting Work-Life Balance

We believe our people perform at their best when they have balance and time for what matters outside of work.

Success Through Commitment

We take ownership of our work, deliver quality outcomes and strive for continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

- Strong attention to detail
- Reliability and accountability
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent teamwork and communication skillsProactive approach to safety and problem solving
- Ability to work with varying levels of supervision

Why Join Us?

- Supportive team environment
- Strong safety culture
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced trades professionals
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Diverse and challenging site-based work

If you are a safety-focused Trade Assistant looking for your next opportunity within the mining industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Trade Assistant (Western Australia)
🏢 FMS Group
📍 Western Australia