Heavy Equipment Operator - FIFO

Core Talent is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join a permanent FIFO team working across mine sites in the Pilbara.

This role would particularly suit operators from a scrap metal, recycling, demolition or mine site clean-up background with experience operating excavators and material handlers.

The Role:

• FIFO from Perth – 2 weeks on / 1 week off
• Days only
• Permanent full-time position
• Paid throughout your R&R
• Mine site clean-ups and small demolition projects
• Operating tracked CAT excavators and Sennebogen material handlers
• Oxy cutting and hands-on work involved
• Work across major Pilbara mine sites

What we're looking for:

• Excavator ticket – essential
• Strong excavator operating experience
• Material handler experience – Sennebogen or similar highly regarded
• Experience with grabs, magnets, orange-peel grabs or scrap handling equipment highly regarded
• Demolition, recycling or scrap metal experience advantageous
• Oxy cutting experience advantageous
• HR licence and forklift ticket desirable
• Rio Tinto inductions - Mandatory 
• Comfortable with both machine operation and hands-on work
• Able to pass medical, D&A and police clearance requirements
• Must have full Australian rights

This is a great opportunity for an experienced operator looking to move into a secure permanent FIFO position with a consistent 2/1 roster. Contact Ash for more information

Consultant

aisling.boland@coretalent.com.au

Reference number: BH-28195
Profession:MiningPlant & Machinery

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 2nd Oct, 2026