Machine, Wheel, Bulldozer, Construction

FEL Operator – Midwest, WA

  • Western Australia, WA, Australia
  • Full time
  • Opening on: Mar 18 2026
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About Qube 

We are proud to be recognized among the top 9 best places to work in Australia for large-scale employers. Qube Bulk provides complete mine-to-market and mine resupply solutions, offering a range of mine, road, rail, storage, port and ship services. With operations ranging from capital cities to regional towns and into some of the most remote places in Australia, Qube Bulk has over 3,000 employees. 

What’s the role?

We are seeking experienced Front End Loader Operators to join the Qube team in Geraldton & the Midwest. These positions are suitable for both locally based operators in Geraldton or operators looking to fly-in/fly-out from Perth to the Abra minesite. Day to day responsibilities will predominantly consist of the safe & efficient operation of machinery, loading & unloading road trains with various products & materials for our Midwest operations.

 

What are we offering?   

  • Full-time positions, both residential & FIFO
  • Must be based in either Geraldton or Perth
  • Residential roster – 4/4/4 (4 days, 4 nights, 4 days off) 
  • FIFO roster – 8/6 - 7/7 (8-days on, 6-days off – 7-nights on, 7-days off)
  • Accommodation, meals & flights provided for FIFO only
  • Competitive hourly rates, allowances + benefits 
  • Opportunity to work with industry leading equipment & facilities 
  • Ongoing development opportunities for career growth 
  • Commitment to a “Be Safe” workplace 

 

Experience & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, it is essential that candidates have: 

  • Must have valid Driver’s Licence 
  • Current Front-End Loader ticket 
  • Minimum of 12 months prior experience operating CAT 972, CAT 980, Komatsu WA 500 or similar 
  • Minimum of 12 months experience loading/unloading road trains – ideally single, double & triple combinations or more
  • Prior experience in a mining and/or FIFO working environment 
  • High-Risk Forklift Ticket – or ability to obtain/reinstate
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening  
  • National Police Clearancedated within the last 6 months or ability to obtain 
  • Traffic History Reportdated within the last 3 months or ability to obtain
  • Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) – or ability to obtain 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other operators  
  • Ability to maintain accurate records of work completed   
  • Good knowledge of load restraint guidelines  

 

 

If you would like the opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Ports, Transport and Logistics companies in Australia, then please click on the "Apply" button below or email our recruitment team at jobs@qube.com.au

At Qube we value diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We empower our people to deliver exceptional results for our customers every day and pride ourselves in offering a safe and inclusive workplace.

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