Shutdown Services
Skilled and Reliable.
Shutdown Support and Skilled Labour Hire
Base Group Australia provides comprehensive shutdown support, specialising in skilled labour hire and material handling equipment hire. Whether you require skilled riggers, crane operators, lift supervisors, or specialised equipment hire, Base Group ensures your shutdown runs smoothly from start to finish.
With a commitment to operational excellence, and the capability to mobilise anywhere in Australia, Base Group ensures your shutdowns are safe, productive, and efficient.
Our Shutdown Services
Skilled Labour Hire
All Base Group personnel are fully qualified and inducted for most Australian mine sites, ensuring seamless support and no delays.
- Riggers
- Crane operators
- Lift supervisors
- Dogman
- Forklift operators
Mining and Materials Handling Equipment
Our extensive fleet and national supply agreements give you access to modern mine-spec material handling equipment on flexible wet or dry hire arrangements.
- Mobile cranes and crawlers
- Pick and Carry cranes
- Mine-spec vehicles
- Specialised rigging and lifting equipment
- Mine site facilities
Explore all our equipment hire, including modular offices, generators and light towers, mine-spec vehicles, EWPs, and more.
Trusted by Australia’s Mining Industry Leaders
Base Group has contributed our expertise to dozens of high-profile mining operations, and over 200 projects in related industries. By investing in our capabilities, collaborating with clients and project partners, and maintaining a commitment to safety and quality, we have built lasting relationships across Australia.

Proven Experience. Innovative Solutions.
Through a collaborative approach and extensive cross-industry expertise, Base Group solves material handling challenges that other companies can’t.
Tailored, Scalable, Seamless: Our Capabilities
Skilled labour hire and mining equipment are only part of our comprehensive project support capabilities. Base Group is a leader in material handling and integrated logistics, providing expertise across the entire supply chain. From end-to-end project management to on-ground and operational skillsets, our services scale to meet your requirements.
Base Group provides seamless, safe and cost-effective services across mining, marine, oil and gas, government, and construction projects. Explore our expertise:

Local Focus, National Flexibility
With established bases across WA in the Pilbara, Mid West, and South West, and the ability to mobilise shutdown crews and specialist equipment anywhere in Australia, Base Group is the trusted partner for mining shutdowns of all sizes. Our national network ensures rapid deployment to remote and regional sites.
See where Base Group operates and learn more about our scalable, nationwide support.
