Pump Fitters - Dredging & Dewatering

Our client is a trusted WA specialist in dredging and dewatering solutions across gold mine sites.

Due to ongoing demand, they are looking to hire two complementary roles, Pump Fitters and Dredge Operator (or Pump Fitter with dredging experience).

If you’re an experienced Pump Fitter wanting to step into dredging — or you already have dredge exposure and want a long-term role with growth — this is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing, supportive team.

About These Roles
You’ll be part of the onsite dredging and dewatering operations, working alongside a skilled team maintaining critical equipment that keeps production moving.
Depending on your background, you will either:

Pump Fitter Role

• Focus on seal repairs, pump rebuilds, fault finding, and mechanical maintenance
• Support dredging operations and learn dredge-specific tasks over time
• Ideal for those who want to build into Dredge Operating

Dredge Operator Role

• Operate dredging equipment on floating pontoons and site water bodies
• Oversee slurry movement, agitation, and dredge efficiency
• Assist with pump maintenance and troubleshooting
• Ideal for those with marine, slurry, or dredging experience

Both roles contribute to a collaborative team and offer the chance to diversify across mechanical, site service, and dredging tasks.

Key Responsibilities (Across Both Roles)

• Rebuilding and maintaining slurry, submersible, and centrifugal pumps
• Diagnosing faults, replacing seals and bearings
• Assisting with dredge operations, setup, inspections, and performance checks
• Working safely as part of a tight-knit team in their mid‑20s to 30s
• Optional: paid workshop shifts during R&R for additional earnings

We’re Looking For
Pump Fitter Candidates:

• Strong experience with slurry pumps, dewatering pumps, or similar
• Pump Fitter Trade Certification preferred, Mechanical Fitters with pump exposure welcome
• Willingness to learn dredging and site operations

Dredge Operator Candidates:

• Experience in dredging, marine operations, or slurry/pond environments
• Exposure to agitation systems, dewatering, or floating pump equipment
• Pump-fitting or mechanical background highly regarded
• Pump Fitters with dredging experience — are absolutely encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• $60–$65 per hour (experience dependent)
• 8:6 roster, 12‑hour shifts
• Long-term work and potentially temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly regarded industry specialist
• Upskilling in dredging for mechanically skilled candidates
• Potential optional workshop shifts during R&R to boost income

 RESPECTFULLY AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS ONLY 

For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Melvern on 08 94374400 or via email on melvern.manuksuk@drdgroup.com.au
  
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
   
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications

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