Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 84 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: 04 May 2025

Introduction

The Front End Loader Driver is a key member of the rig floor team, led by the Driller. This role involves supporting drilling operations, service company activities, and safely performing manual tasks.

About this role

The Front End Loader Driver is an integral member of the rig floor team led by the Driller. This team physically performs all the standard drilling operations, and is always involved in service company operations also. In addition to the ability to safely perform manual skills in a highly skilled team environment, it is essential to be able to learn the various procedures which are required to carry out the Drilling Program. These procedures include establishing the well, tripping drill strings, running casing strings, handling BOP stacks and risers and operating and maintaining the surface mud treatment equipment. The Front End Loader Driver is responsible for operating the Front End load on the rig site.

Is this you?

  • Front End Loader experience (minimum 6 months)
  • Completed or working towards Certificate II in Drilling - Oil/Gas
  • CPR
  • Senior First Aid
  • Front End Loader Ticket
  • 4x4 Operate Vehicles in the Field
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Confined Space Training
  • Gas Testing and Monitoring
  • Working At Heights

What we offer 

  • Varied Role - Gain experience beyond just operating a Front End Loader.
  • The hiring location is Toowoomba, QLD, with work conducted on remote sites.
  • Roster: 3/3 - Enjoy an excellent work-life balance.
  • Direct Employment - Start on a Casual basis with the potential to transition into a permanent role.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Sneha Poranki at p.sneha@brunel.net or 08 9429 5645.

Do you have questions?

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Sneha Poranki

+61 8 9429 5645