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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