Mechanical Fitter

Category 5 Labour Management is a locally owned and operated labor hire business dedicated to supplying skilled tradespeople, laborers, and maintenance personnel to a wide range of industries. With our extensive experience in labor recruitment, human resources, and safety management, we consistently deliver outstanding results for both our clients and our workforce.

Our client, Perth Material Recovery Facility (MRF), has reopened with the capacity to process over half of Western Australia’s commingled recycling. The $26 million facility has the capability to recover up to 90% of reusable products and deliver up to 99.5% purity across all fiber and plastic outputs. We are seeking Mechanical Fitters with previous fixed plant experience to work in South Guildford MRF.
Monday to Friday on a shift work pattern.
AM shift: 6am-3pm PM shift: 5pm-3am

The successful candidate would be completing preventive and corrective maintenance on fixed plant equipment – Fast-moving conveyors, cleaning of working areas/motors/rollers. Given the nature of this work, you will be exposed to a dusty and noisy environment, and PPE must be used correctly at all times.

If you meet the following criteria, we would like to hear from you:

  • WA recognized Trade Certificate in Fitting and Turning
  • Commitment to safety
  • Working at Heights ticket
  • EWP (Elevating Work Platform) ticket
  • Forklift ticket
  • Current Driver’s license and own vehicle to travel to and from work
  • Knowledge of hand and power tools
  • Ability to complete repetitive tasks with high attention to detail
  • Experience in fixed plant/baling units HIGHLY DESIRABLE
  • Good work ethic, understanding the importance of turning up for work

If you ticked all the boxes and it sounds like a good opportunity, please APPLY NOW! Shortlisted applicants will be contacted shortly for a confidential conversation.

  • Monday – Friday, Shift work. Overtime on Saturdays available
  • 3-6 months with potential ongoing perm work for right person
  • Local work with above award hourly rates + penalties