JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for experienced and qualified Rigging and Scaffolding Trade professionals in the Portland region. We are seeking individuals with expertise in the following positions:

• Riggers (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Dogman / Forklift Operators
• Crane Operators
• Scaffolders (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)

These roles are essential to the safe and efficient execution of lifts, access and material handling within a live plant environment.

You will work alongside multi-discipline teams delivering structural upgrades, equipment changeouts, and process improvements in complex brownfield conditions.

To be considered, applicants must have full Australian working rights.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for skilled and motivated Rigger/Scaffolders and Crane Operators.

The Role

Location: Portland, Victoria - site based

At Wood, we're not just about maintaining infrastructure—we're about transforming industries.

The benefits of this role:

• Competitive hourly rate plus penalties
• Work close to home

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute lifts of structural steel, piping, equipment, and scaffolding components.
• Rigging cranes and EWP installs in congested, brownfield areas.
• Dogging operations including load securing, signalling and lift path safety
• Operate forklifts and telehandlers for material handling and movement.
• Scaffold erection, modifications and dismantling for access and fall protection.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures, PTW systems and lift plans
• Work closely with construction supervisors and safety teams to ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Qualifications

• Minium 2-5 years' experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Brownfield experience highly regarded
• Previous experience in heavy manufacturing / industrial or continuous production environment is preferred
• Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Rigging / Scaffolding tickets
• Crane or Forklift licence
• Driver's License.
• Previous experience with permit to work processes within hazardous areas.
• Proven ability to follow and imbue good HSE principles and behaviours.
• Proven ability to work within a team.
• Personnel located within the Portland Region, or greater western Victoria is considered advantageous.
• Working at heights
• Confined space
• Construction card
• High attention to safety, quality and team collaboration.

If you're an experienced Tradesperson, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.

The successful candidate will undergo medical and background checks, and will be required to provide certificates, tickets before undergoing medical.

Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Apply now to this exciting opportunity!

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.