Rigger

Engineeringtradesaustralia; Shire Of East Pilbara; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineeringtradesaustralia is seeking qualified riggers for ongoing FIFO roles supporting large-scale iron ore operations in the Pilbara. You will join 2:1 FIFO rosters from Perth, with a cycle of one week day shift, one week night shift and one week off.

Responsibilities include rigging across fixed-plant maintenance and construction projects, supporting mechanical and structural works, and ensuring safety and compliance on site.

Qualifications

• High Risk Work Licence – Basic Rigging or higher required.
• High Risk Work Licence – EWP/WP required.
• Construction White Card required.
• Working at Heights certificate required.
• Confined Space Entry certificate required.
• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Full Australian working rights required.

Responsibilities

• Performing rigging activities across fixed-plant maintenance and construction projects.
• Supporting mechanical and structural works.
• Assisting with planned shutdowns and scheduled maintenance.
• Inspecting and preparing rigging equipment.
• Following lift plans, site procedures and safety requirements.
• Working collaboratively with tradespeople and the wider maintenance team.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Skills

High Risk Work Licence – Basic Rigging

High Risk Work Licence – EWP/WP

Construction White Card

Working at Heights certificate

Confined Space Entry certificate

Valid driver’s licence

Full Australian working rights

Job description

Riggers required for ongoing 2:1 FIFO work

17th September, 2026

Our client is looking for riggers across basic, intermediate and advanced crews to join their large scale iron ore operations based bin the Pilbara region

This is an excellent opportunity to secure consistent FIFO work and gain experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will work a 2:1 FIFO roster from Perth, consisting of one week of day shift, one week of night shift and one week off.

• Performing rigging activities across fixed-plant maintenance and construction projects
• Supporting mechanical and structural works
• Assisting with planned shutdowns and scheduled maintenance
• Inspecting and preparing rigging equipment
• Following lift plans, site procedures and safety requirements
• Working collaboratively with tradespeople and the wider maintenance team
• Maintaining a strong commitment to workplace health and safety

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High Risk Work Licence – Basic Rigging or above
• High Risk Work Licence – EWP/WP
• Construction White Card
• Working at Heights certificate
• Confined Space Entry certificate
• Valid driver’s licence
• Full Australian working rights

Willingness to remain clean‑shaven and wear a fitted respirator mask while working

Only applicants with full Australian working rights will be considered.