Location: Perth, WA
Roster: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts |
2 days on 2 days off 3 nights on 2 days off 2 days on 3 days off
Employment Type: Ongoing Casual | Potential to become permanent
Start: ASAP
Category 5 Labour Management is seeking reliable Fixed Plant Machine Operators to join a well-established WA manufacturer supplying the building and construction industry.
No previous machine operating experience is required – full training is provided from day one. We are looking for people with transferable skills, a strong work ethic, good reliability and a genuine willingness to learn.
Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, construction, labouring or other hands-on environments is highly regarded.
Roster This role works a 12-hour rotating roster across both day and night shifts
- Day Shift: 6:00am – 6:00pm
- Night Shift: 6:00pm – 6:00am
- Paid for the full 12-hour shift, including breaks
- Every second weekend off
- No FIFO – home after every shift
Please note: You must be available to work both day and night shifts as part of the full rotating roster.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operate and monitor fixed plant and production machinery
- Learn plant operations and production processes
- Complete routine plant and equipment checks
- Monitor product quality and production requirements
- Assist with safe equipment shutdowns
- Support basic plant maintenance
- Complete general cleaning and housekeeping
- Follow site safety procedures and instructions
What We’re Looking For?
You don’t need previous machine operating experience, but you will need to demonstrate:
- Transferable skills from previous employment
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn from day one
- Reliable work history with good attendance and punctuality
- Ability to follow instructions and learn new processes
- Confidence working in a hands-on, safety-focused environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full Australian working rights
- Current WA Driver’s Licence and reliable transport
- Availability for the full 12-hour rotating day/night roster
- Physical fitness to complete hands-on manufacturing work
- Ability to complete online onboarding and site inductions
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
- Ability to provide two recent supervisor or manager references
Highly Regarded, But Not Essential
- Manufacturing or production experience
- Machine operating experience
- Forklift Licence
- Confined Space ticket
- Previous labouring, construction, warehousing or similar hands-on experience
What’s on Offer
- Ongoing casual employment
- Genuine opportunity to transition to permanent employment
- Full training provided from day one
- Paid for the full 12-hour shift, including breaks
- Regular extended time off within the rotating roster
- Every second weekend off
- Home every day – no FIFO
- PPE provided upon commencement
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing support from Category 5
***Other opportunities are also available across our client’s Perth manufacturing sites. Suitable applicants may be contacted regarding other roles that match their skills and availability***
How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW and submit your application.
No machine operating experience? That’s okay. If you have a solid work history, transferable skills, a good attitude and are ready to learn, we want to hear from you.
Please ensure you are available for the full rotating day/night roster before applying.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Why Join Category 5?
Category 5 is a family-owned business with operations across Australia and New Zealand. We provide workforce solutions across major infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing and rail projects, creating long-term opportunities for our clients and employees.
We are proud to partner with one of Western Australia’s leading building-products manufacturers, supporting their ongoing operations and workforce across multiple Perth sites.
For more information, visit www.catfive.com.au.
- Ongoing casual work with genuine potential to become permanent
- 12-hour rotating day/night roster with every second weekend off
- Join a major WA manufacturing operation with long-term opportunities
Location
Perth
Classification
Machinery / Tool Operation
Work Type
Casual
Posted
Tuesday 01 September, 2026
