Heavy Equipment Operator - FIFO
Core TalentListed 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