At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day logistics, operate forklifts, and assist trades in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join FMS Group, a leading provider in mining services with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, employee assistance programs, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Stable town-based role with consistent hours and great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team that values safety, mateship, and high standards.
- Qualifications: MR or HR Driver's Licence, Forklift Licence, and 2 years' industry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
We want you:
Are you a reliable, safety‐focused Trade Assistant looking for a stable town‐based role with plenty of variety? This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical work, operating forklifts, assisting trades, and being part of a supportive team that values safety, mateship and high standards.
As a Trade Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting day‐to‐day logistics and yard operations, including:
- Loading/unloading trucks and handling parts and materials
- General labouring, housekeeping, and yard/workshop upkeep
- Assembly and dismantling work
- Following all safety, environmental and quality requirements
- Completing job paperwork, risk assessments and daily documentation
- Maintaining equipment, vehicles and PPE to company standards
This is a town‐based position with consistent hours and no requirement for FIFO/DIDO.
The successful applicant will have:
- MR or HR Class Driver's Licence
- Current Forklift Licence (LF)
- Current Dogging Licence (Desirable)
- Minimum 2 years' relevant industry experience
- Strong safety focus and adherence to procedures
- Solid work ethic, reliability and commitment to high standards
- Ability to work effectively in a team with varying supervision level
- Problem solving and decision‐making skills
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
Why Join Us?
Not only will you receive a competitive wage, we also have great employee benefits on offer, such as:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The opportunity to continue to build the team with the employee referral scheme (an extra way for you to earn additional money)
- Salary packaging – such as Novate leasing
- Length of Service Recognition awards
These are challenging roles that will deliver great rewards to the right candidates. We are looking for people who are self‐motivated and results driven to join our team.
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 Group is 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 and performance and business needs.
Trade Assistant in Mackay employer: FMS Field Mining Services Group
FMS Group is an exceptional employer located in Brisbane, QLD, offering a supportive and professional work environment for Excavator & Drill Fitters. With a strong commitment to safety and employee development, the company provides long-term opportunities, competitive benefits like salary packaging and GEM Awards, and a culture that values teamwork and individual contributions. Join a growing organisation that prioritises your career growth while ensuring you are part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the mining industry.
Contact Details:
FMS Field Mining Services Group Recruitment Team
