Heavy Equipment Operator - FIFO

Core Talent
Perth WAFull time

Listed 1 Oct 2026

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