Riggers - Shutdowns
- Seeking experienced Riggers for shutdown and maintenance work in the Goldfields region.
- Conduct rigging and lifting activities, including complex lifts and equipment installation.
- Must have relevant certifications and a minimum of 12 months' rigging experience.
About the Role
We are seeking several experienced Riggers to support current and upcoming shutdown, maintenance, and project works across sites in the Goldfields region. In this casual FIFO role, you'll have access to consistent work across our Goldfields sites, competitive rates, and genuine long-term career opportunities with a well-established national contractor.
As a Rigger, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Conducting rigging and lifting activities across shutdown, maintenance, and project scopes.
- Performing complex lifts involving crushers, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and structural components.
- Installing and dismantling rigging equipment, including chain blocks, slings, and lifting beams.
- Assisting with equipment positioning, alignment, and component change-outs.
- Working safely and in strict accordance with lifting plans, permit-to-work systems, and isolation procedures.
About You
We are looking for qualified and safety-focused Riggers who thrive in fast-paced shutdown and maintenance environments.
Essential:
- High Risk Work Licence – RI or RA.
- Minimum 12 months' rigging experience.
- Working at Heights and Confined Space certifications (completed within the last 2 years).
- Construction White Card.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence (MR or HR preferred).
- Valid Australian work rights.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.
- Ability to pass a Police Check permitting access to Goldfields mine sites.
Highly Desirable:
- Previous mining experience.
- Current Goldfields client inductions.
- Additional high-risk work licences, including EWP or Forklift.
Why Join Linkforce?
We are a trusted contractor delivering end-to-end services for industry leaders across the mining and resources sector. We offer:
- Competitive Rates – From $55.50 (DS) to $60.55 (NS) per hour.
- Local Allowance – Additional $10.00 per hour for local candidates.
- Fortnightly Pay – Reliable and consistent income.
- Ongoing Work – Strong pipeline of shutdown, maintenance, and project work across major Goldfields client sites.
- Immediate Start – Mobilise quickly and get to site without delay.
- Training & Development – Upskill with access to our in-house training facility.
- Career Progression – Pathways into leadership roles.
- Employee Benefits – Exclusive discounts, recognition awards, EAP support, and more.
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