Trade Assistant

About the Role

FMS Group is seeking experienced and safety-focused Trade Assistants to join our shutdown operations across various mine sites throughout the Bowen Basin, QLD.  You will be working a variety of rosters including 4/4/4 and 5/5/5.  

We are looking for motivated and reliable individuals with proven experience supporting mechanical maintenance crews within coal mining environments. This role will assist tradespeople during shutdown and project works, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Mechanical Fitters and other trades personnel during shutdown and maintenance activities
• Support maintenance and project works on draglines, shovels, conveyors, and fixed plant equipment
• Perform general trade assistant duties including equipment preparation, tooling, housekeeping, and labouring tasks
• Follow site procedures and safe work practices at all times
• Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment
• Work effectively within a team to meet shutdown schedules and client expectations

What You'll Bring

• Current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical
• Current Gas Test Atmospheres, Confine Space and Working at Heights Qualifications
• Previous experience working in coal mining shutdowns and maintenance environments
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork
• Ability to pass ongoing drug and alcohol testing
• Current Driver's Licence and reliable transport
• Current inductions across Peabody, Anglo, Glencore and BMA would be desirable

Why Work With Us?

• Ongoing shutdown and maintenance opportunities across the Bowen Basin
• Competitive remuneration package
• Weekly pay
• Access to Flare HR employee benefits
• Employee referral rewards program
• Service recognition rewards
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and people

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.

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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, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.