Shutdown Labourer

3 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Workfast Full time $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Workfast are putting together teams to work on a range of shutdowns across Queensland. We are seeking experienced workers within the Civil Industry that are happy to work away from home to complete these shutdowns. 

Positions will be both in an ongoing capacity and shorter shutdown type works that can stretch out over weeks and months. Various options to fit your lifestyle

What you get:

  • $38 - $45 base rate per hour + daily OT
  • 10-12 hour days
  • Living away from home allowance (LAHA)
  • Monday - Saturday work
  • All meals provided
  • Accomodation fully covered
  • Daily and weekly overtime
  • Ongoing opportunities after shutdown is complete

Roles will include:

  • High pressure water blasters
  • Vac truck operators
  • Offsiders
  • Confined space work
  • Working at heights

To be successful:

  • Confined Spaces (required)
  • Working at Heights (required)
  • White Card (required)
  • Face fit mask testing
  • HPWJ ticketed (highly regarded)
  • HR truck licence (highly regarded)
  • Shutdown experience (highly regarded)

About us:

Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.

If you are interested in this Shutdown position, please click the link to apply.



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