Shovel Operator

Shovel Operator

CasualLocation: Perth Posted on August 24, 2026

Scotford Fennessy is currently seeking experienced Production Shovel Operators for an exciting opportunity with a leading mining client in the Pilbara.
Working on a magnetite operation near Marble Bar, this is a great opportunity for experienced operators looking to secure a long-term position with the potential to transition from temporary to permanent employment. 

What’s on offer:

  • Temp-to-perm opportunities
  • 2/1 and 2/2 rosters available
  • FIFO Ex. Perth, DIDO available for Port Hedland residents
  • Full camp facilities provided
  • Swimming pool, gym, café and food truck onsite
  • Wi-Fi available in camp
  • Excellent opportunity for ongoing work and career development

About the role:

  • Operating large production excavators safely and efficiently
  • Loading dump trucks in a high-volume production environment
  • Excavating ore bodies, berms and pit walls to design
  • Mining benches and cutting batters to design specifications
  • Completing pre-start inspections and maintaining high housekeeping standards

To be successful, you will need:

  • 5+ years’ experience as a Production Excavator Operator
  • Proven experience operating Hitachi EX3600, CAT 6060 or equivalent
  • Experience loading dump trucks in a production environment
  • Sound understanding of ore mark-ups and pit configuration
  • Ability to work to mine design and achieve production targets
  • Current Australian working rights
  • Current Australian Drivers Licence

If you have the production experience and are looking for stable, long-term work with respected mining contractors, we want to hear from you.
Click ‘APPLY’ now or contact Kaylee Tetlow in our Mining Team for a confidential discussion: ktetlow@sfrecruit.com.au

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