For trades and industrial roles, a strong resume is simple:
- Clear role history
- Tickets/licences easy to find
- Safety mindset obvious
- Availability and roster preferences included
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The resume template (copy/paste)
NAME SURNAME Location: (Suburb, State) Phone: Email: LinkedIn (optional): ROLE TARGET E.g. Boilermaker / Mechanical Fitter / Forklift Operator / Shutdown TA / Supervisor SUMMARY (3–5 lines) - Years of experience: - Industries/sites worked on: - Key strengths (safety, shutdowns, maintenance, troubleshooting, team leadership): - Availability (immediate / notice period) and preferred roster: TICKETS, LICENCES & CHECKS (make this easy to scan) - Driver licence: (C / HR / HC etc) - White Card: (yes/no) - High Risk Work Licence (if applicable): (e.g. LF / DG / WP / RB etc) - Working at Heights: (yes/no, expiry if known) - Confined Spaces: (yes/no, expiry if known) - First Aid/CPR (if applicable): (yes/no) - Other site-required tickets: (list) - Medical / D&A (if recent and relevant): (optional) SAFETY (short but specific) - Commitment to following JSA/SWMS, pre-starts, permit-to-work and hazard reporting. - Experience working to site safety systems and shutdown procedures. KEY SKILLS (8–12 bullets) - (Example) Preventative and breakdown maintenance - (Example) Isolation/LOTO procedures (as applicable) - (Example) Reading drawings and work packs - (Example) Hand and power tools / precision measurement - (Example) Forklift/EWP operations (if applicable) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (reverse chronological) Company | Role | Location | Dates - 3–6 bullets that show what you did and what changed because you were there. - Include site types (mine, plant, workshop), equipment, and safety systems. Company | Role | Location | Dates - Bullet points... PROJECTS / SHUTDOWNS (if relevant) Shutdown/Project | Site | Dates | Role - Scope completed (clear, measurable) - Team size / hours / key systems TOOLS / SYSTEMS (optional) - (Examples) CMMS, SAP, Maximo, handheld timekeeping, permit systems EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS - Trade certificate / qualification: - Other training: REFERENCES - Available on request (or list 2 referees if asked in the job ad)
Example bullet points (copy and customise)
Boilermaker / Welder
- Fabricated and repaired structural components to drawings and work packs, completing jobs safely and to schedule.
- Performed shutdown maintenance work with strict permit-to-work and isolation requirements.
- Maintained housekeeping standards and reported hazards/near misses.
Mechanical Fitter
- Completed preventative and breakdown maintenance on rotating equipment, supporting uptime and reducing repeat failures.
- Conducted inspections, measurements and alignment work using precision tools.
- Worked effectively with supervisors, planners and operations during tight outage windows.
Forklift / Warehouse Operator
- Operated forklifts safely in high-traffic warehouse environments and maintained accurate pick/pack documentation.
- Completed cycle counts and supported dispatch targets while meeting quality requirements.
- Followed safety procedures, used PPE correctly, and reported hazards promptly.
Shutdown TA / Trades Assistant
- Supported shutdown activities with a strong safety focus, following direction and maintaining site standards.
- Assisted with tool management, materials handling and housekeeping to keep work fronts productive.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance and flexibility across roster changes.
Supervisor / Leading Hand
- Led crews to deliver work safely and on schedule; ran pre-starts and communicated daily priorities.
- Supported onboarding of new starters and reinforced safety expectations and standards.
- Escalated issues early to protect critical path work.
What employers look for (for industrial/trades roles)
Most hiring managers want to see:
- Reliability and attendance
- Safety mindset
- Site readiness (tickets/licences)
- Relevant experience and tools familiarity
- Clarity on roster and availability
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Next step
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General information only: this article provides general information and is not legal advice.
