Fixed Plant Machine Operator | Brick Manufacturing

Fixed Plant Machine Operator | Brick Manufacturing
Location: Perth, WA
Roster: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts |
2 days on → 2 days off → 3 nights on → 2 days off → 2 days on → 3 days off
Employment Type: Ongoing Casual | Potential to become permanent
Start: ASAP

Category 5 Labour Management is seeking reliable Fixed Plant Machine Operators to join a well-established WA manufacturer supplying the building and construction industry.
No previous machine operating experience is required – full training is provided from day one. We are looking for people with transferable skills, a strong work ethic, good reliability and a genuine willingness to learn.
Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, construction, labouring or other hands-on environments is highly regarded.
Roster This role works a 12-hour rotating roster across both day and night shifts

• Day Shift: 6:00am – 6:00pm
• Night Shift: 6:00pm – 6:00am
• Paid for the full 12-hour shift, including breaks
• Every second weekend off
• No FIFO – home after every shift

Please note: You must be available to work both day and night shifts as part of the full rotating roster.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate and monitor fixed plant and production machinery
• Learn plant operations and production processes
• Complete routine plant and equipment checks
• Monitor product quality and production requirements
• Assist with safe equipment shutdowns
• Support basic plant maintenance
• Complete general cleaning and housekeeping
• Follow site safety procedures and instructions

What We’re Looking For?
You don’t need previous machine operating experience, but you will need to demonstrate:

• Transferable skills from previous employment
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn from day one
• Reliable work history with good attendance and punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new processes
• Confidence working in a hands-on, safety-focused environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full Australian working rights
• Current WA Driver’s Licence and reliable transport
• Availability for the full 12-hour rotating day/night roster
• Physical fitness to complete hands-on manufacturing work
• Ability to complete online onboarding and site inductions
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
• Ability to provide two recent supervisor or manager references

Highly Regarded, But Not Essential

• Manufacturing or production experience
• Machine operating experience
• Forklift Licence
• Confined Space ticket
• Previous labouring, construction, warehousing or similar hands-on experience

What’s on Offer

• Ongoing casual employment
• Genuine opportunity to transition to permanent employment
• Full training provided from day one
• Paid for the full 12-hour shift, including breaks
• Regular extended time off within the rotating roster
• Every second weekend off
• Home every day – no FIFO
• PPE provided upon commencement
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing support from Category 5

***Other opportunities are also available across our client’s Perth manufacturing sites. Suitable applicants may be contacted regarding other roles that match their skills and availability***
 
How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW and submit your application.
 
No machine operating experience? That’s okay. If you have a solid work history, transferable skills, a good attitude and are ready to learn, we want to hear from you.
 
Please ensure you are available for the full rotating day/night roster before applying.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 
Why Join Category 5?
Category 5 is a family-owned business with operations across Australia and New Zealand. We provide workforce solutions across major infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing and rail projects, creating long-term opportunities for our clients and employees.
We are proud to partner with one of Western Australia’s leading building-products manufacturers, supporting their ongoing operations and workforce across multiple Perth sites.
For more information, visit www.catfive.com.au.

• Ongoing casual work with genuine potential to become permanent
• 12-hour rotating day/night roster with every second weekend off
• Join a major WA manufacturing operation with long-term opportunities