Mechanical Supervisors - Shutdowns

Linkforce Engineering; Perth; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

Ongoing work

Immediate start

FIFO/DIDO from Perth

Training & development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Linkforce is seeking several experienced Supervisors to support shutdown, maintenance and project works across Australia’s largest mine sites in a casual FIFO role. You’ll access consistent work across 90+ client sites, competitive rates and long-term opportunities.

As Supervisor, you will lead crews across fixed plant shutdowns and maintenance scopes, plan and schedule labour, monitor progress and mentor team members while ensuring QA/QC and HSEQ compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in Shutdown as Leading Hand or Supervisor.
• Heavy Fabrication or Mechanical Fitting trade qualification (AU/NZ recognised).
• Working at Heights & Confined Space (within 2 years).
• Schedule 26 training/qualification.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• The ability to communicate effectively across all facets of the business verbally and in writing.
• A current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Construction White Card.
• A National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Supervising works to ensure all is completed to the client and company specifications.
• Leading a team of trade and non-trade personnel to accomplish key deliverables.
• Liaising with Linkforce clients and site-based personnel.
• Planning and scheduling work and labour requirements.
• Monitoring progress against the work schedule.
• Record and monitor team members performance, provide mentorship and address issues where necessary.
• Incident investigation and reporting.
• Supervise and conduct visual inspections of work to ensure it meets required standards and client specifications (QA/QC).
• Ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements and company HSEQ standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Health and safety

Effective communication

Team supervision

Education

Heavy Fabrication or Mechanical Fitting trade qualification

Job description

About Linkforce

Linkforce is a privately owned, people-first contractor with operational hubs across Australia. Since 2007, we’ve delivered shutdown, maintenance, and project services to major clients in the mining, infrastructure, energy and defence sectors.

We operate across key regions including the Pilbara, Goldfields, Northern Territory and Queensland, supporting a wide range of projects and clients. With a reputation for reliability, safety, and performance, Linkforce continues to grow as a trusted partner in some of Australia’s most critical industries.

With a reputation for reliability, safety, and performance, Linkforce continues to grow as a trusted partner in some of Australia’s most critical industries.

About the Role

We are seeking several experienced Supervisors to support current and upcoming shutdown, maintenance and project works across Australia’s largest mine sites. In this casual FIFO role, you’ll access consistent work across 90+ client sites, competitive rates and genuine long-term career opportunities within a well-established national contractor.

As Supervisor, you will lead crews across fixed plant shutdowns and maintenance scopes. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supervising works to ensure all is completed to the client and company specifications
• Leading a team of trade and non-trade personnel to accomplish key deliverables
• Liaising with Linkforce clients and site-based personnel
• Planning and scheduling work and labour requirements
• Monitoring progress against the work schedule
• Record and monitor team members performance, provide mentorship and address issues where necessary
• Incident investigation and reporting
• Supervise and conduct visual inspections of work to ensure it meets required standards and client specifications (QA/QC).
• Ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements and company HSEQ standards and procedures

What You’ll Need

We are looking for qualified and safety-focused Supervisors who thrive in fast-paced shutdown and maintenance environments.

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in Shutdown as Leading Hand or Supervisor
• Heavy Fabrication or Mechanical Fitting trade qualification (AU/NZ recognised)
• Working at Heights & Confined Space (within 2 years)
• Schedule 26 training/qualification
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• The ability to communicate effectively across all facets of the business verbally and in writing
• A current Australian Drivers Licence
• Construction White Card
• A National Police Check

Highly Desirable:

• Client inductions (Rio Tinto, Fortescue, BHP, etc.)
• Additional trade or high-risk tickets

Why Join Linkforce?

We are a trusted contractor delivering end-to-end services for industry leaders across the mining and resources sector. We offer:

• Rates– From $76.50DS and $84.15NSper hour (plus phone allowance, superannuation is additional)
• Fortnightly Pay– Reliable and consistent income
• Ongoing Work– Strong pipeline of shutdown, maintenance and project work across major client sites
• Immediate Start– Mobilise quickly and get to site without delay
• Mobilisation Options– FIFO/DIDO from Perth and regional WA
• Training & Development– Upskill with access to our in-house training facility
• Employee Benefits– Exclusive discounts, recognition awards, EAP support and more

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.