Trades Assistant

Field Mining Services; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Accommodation provided

Daily transport from camp to site

Job summary

Field Mining Services is seeking Trades Assistants for a CHPP shutdown in the Blackwater region, commencing February 15th 2027. Roles are located in Mackay & Coalfields, with meals and accommodation and daily transport from camp to site.

Casual work with competitive rates. Ideal applicants will hold a Coal Board Medical, Standard 11, Confined Space, Working at Heights, Gas Test Atmospheres, HRWL-LF/EWP, and a current driver’s licence with a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Coal Board Medical
• Standard 11 - Statement of Attainment
• Confined Space
• Working at Heights
• Gas Test Atmospheres
• HRWL - LF / EWP
• Current Drivers Licence
• Dynamic approach to safety

Skills

Coal Board Medical

Standard 11

Confined Space

Working at Heights

Gas Test Atmospheres

HRWL - LF / EWP

Current Drivers Licence

Dynamic approach to safety

Job description

Job no: 498162
Work type: Casual
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Categories: Trade Assistants

Commencing February 15th 2027, in the Blackwater region, we are looking for Trades Assistants to add depth to our team. Working a CHPP shutdown, these roles come with meals and accommodation, daily transport from camp to site (and back) and great rates.

Ideally suitable candidates will have:

• Coal Board Medical
• Standard 11 - Statement of Attainment
• Confined Space
• Working at Heights
• Gas Test Atmospheres
• HRWL - LF / EWP
• Current Drivers Licence
• Dynamic approach to safety

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

FMS Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

Advertised: 11 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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