Join FMS Group and become part of a high-performing, award-winning shutdown crew across the Bowen Basin!

FMS Group is looking for experienced, safety-focused Riggers to join our shutdown teams across various mine sites throughout the Bowen Basin, QLD.

If you're a reliable Rigger who takes pride in doing quality work, working safely and getting the job done right the first time, we'd like to hear from you.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing, Casual shutdown opportunities across multiple Bowen Basin mine sites
• 4/4/4 rosters
• Competitive hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• Access to Flare HR employee benefits
• Employee referral rewards
• Service recognition rewards
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety, quality and people

About the Role

As a Rigger with FMS Group, you'll be part of our experienced maintenance crews delivering shutdown and project works in a fast-paced mining environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out shutdown maintenance and project works across various mine sites
• Performing rigging, lifting and dogging activities in line with site procedures and industry standards
• Safely executing complex lifts using cranes, chain blocks and other lifting equipment
• Working effectively within a team to deliver shutdown scopes safely and efficiently
• Adapting to various roster schedules and site requirements

Experience in CHPP, shovel and dragline shutdown maintenance will be highly regarded.

What You'll Bring

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Current High Risk Work Licence – Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Rigging (RB, RI or RA)
• Current Dogging (DG) Licence
• Demonstrated shutdown and/or mining industry experience
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork
• Ability to pass ongoing drug and alcohol testing
• Current Coal Board Medical and Standard 11
• Current Working at Heights, Gas Test and Confined Space tickets
• Current Driver’s Licence

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.

Interested in knowing more about us? Visit our website to learn more about FMS Group and the opportunities available.

Delivering the best… every time.

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.