We Want You

This is a national key leadership role within the FMS Group. Travel will be required across Western Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales. As the Safety Lift Solutions (SLS) and Machining Manager, you will be expected to actively build a pipeline of work across these regions, working closely with our Business Development team to break new ground in the mining industry. Driving innovation and working closely with other FMS divisions to deliver integrated shutdown packages that improve efficiency and value for our clients.

SLS is a key division of the FMS Group and represents the most recently developed and technologically advanced lifting system in the industry. With world-class capabilities and a focus on innovation, this division has huge potential for growth. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving that growth and positioning SLS and our mobile machining services as industry leaders.

This is a great opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills and work with a company that values their people, has continued stable growth and willingness to provide a work/life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a sustainable pipeline of work across WA, QLD, and NSW.
• Lead the budget build process, manage divisional P&L and ensure financial accountability
• Engage with internal teams to bundle shutdown and machining services, creating end-to-end solutions for our clients.
• Oversee operational performance and ensure service excellence across both divisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Build strong client relationships to position FMS as a preferred partner in the mining and heavy industry sectors.
• Identify new opportunities to expand market share and capability
• Oversee operational delivery, equipment utilisation, and resource

Required Skills and Competencies:

To be successful in the role, you would currently be working in a similar role, and demonstrate the following attributes:

Proven leadership in shutdowns, machining, or lifting solutions within the mining/resources sector.

Strong business development acumen with a national mindset.

Ability to work cross-functionally with project, maintenance, and fabrication teams.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills — both internally and externally.

A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to delivery.

• Engineer or Specialist trade qualified – Heavy Diesel Fitter is preferred, other Specialist qualifications in similar fields will also be considered.
• A good understanding of engineering and physics.
• Good problem-solving skills
• High regard for Safety
• Be able to work independently and within a team environment
• Computer literacy and well-developed communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• A self-starter who demonstrates flexibility with approach to tasks.
• Current drivers licence

Why Join Us?

Not only will you receive a competitive salary, we also have great employee benefits on offer, such as:

• The opportunity to continue to build the team with the employee referral scheme (an extra way for you to earn additional money), 
• Salary packaging – such as Novated leasing
• GEM Awards – Quarterly reward system to recognise employees going the extra mile
• Private Health discounts 
• Length of Service Recognise awards
• 12% Superannuation

About Us

FMS Group has been on a journey since establishing in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services. The company’s growth is reflected from the successful establishment of the following divisions:

• PNG Field Mining Services division established in 2013
• WA Field Mining Services division established in 2017
• To incorporate the divisions under one banner, Field Mining Services Group was created in 2019.

Adding to Field Mining Services Group:

• Safety Lift Solutions (SLS) Division in 2020
• Engineering Division in 2020
• Electrical Division in 2020
• Onsite Machining & Line Boring Division in 2021
• Parts, Equipment and Components (PEC) Division in 2023
• Infrastructure Maintenance Projects Division in 2024
• Workshops in Perth and Brisbane established in 2024

We have grown to become a provider of choice for leading national and multinational clients highlighting our strengths as one Group across our operations.

With operations across Australia and Papua New Guinea, FMS Group is your end-to-end solutions for comprehensive mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdown, infrastructure requirements & capital equipment sales.

We deliver end-to-end maintenance, project and shutdown solutions that set us apart as the provider of choice, across industries such as mining, construction, oil and gas, marine and renewables and we pride ourselves on being the complete solution for service delivery and capital equipment sales for clients looking to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.