The Workers Journey

We hope you enjoy reading about just some of the very large number of highly skilled OEM trained heavy equipment mechanics and technicians we have recruited over the last 25 plus years.

Skilled Migration Group does not charge fees or costs to workers.

Quality Never Goes Out Of Style.

Skilled-Migration Group - The Workers Journey - Motshidisi at work in Australia maintaining Caterpillar Equipment

Motshidisi From Botswana To Australia

To say that Motshidisi is happy to be living in Australia and working for his current employer is an understatement. He said he has made good friends in Australia both at work, and outside of work, and he is simply loving life, enjoying the work, socialising and fishing.

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Neil From The Philippines to Papua New Guinea

Overseas employment has given me the chance to elevate my financial status and grow professionally. Furthermore, it gave me self-worth and confidence, especially now that I am capable of giving my family a brighter future.

The Workers Journey – William From Malawi - 2am In The Pit Just After Sorting Out An Electrical Problem On A Komatsu PC2000

William From Malawi To Australia

William has taken to Australian life and work, like a duck to water. Fault finding in the pit at 2am, fixing Komatsu PC2000 excavators, William is THE person to go to.

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Kenny From Zambia To Australia

Kenny was one of the original technicians to start at BIA Zambia, he has excellent Komatsu Mining Equipment Experience and is loving living and working in Australia.

Patrick From Zambia To Australia

Patrick hope’s that the story of his worker’s journey might help inspire and encourage other workers to never give up their dreams.

Michael from Zambia To Mali

Michael is very well known in Zambia and throughout Africa and he wanted his fellow Zambians to know that they do not need to pay a fee to get a job.

Reuben from Zambia To Australia

Reuben has fitted in very well into Australia, he likes Australia and it likes Reuben. His employer conducted an excellent onboarding program and Reuben is loving it.

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Monica from Zambia To Australia – Women in Mining

“Great achievement always requires great sacrifice, and being a mother leaving a toddler, did not stop me from travelling overseas to work. My journey started so simple. If I did it then anyone else can.” Monica

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Dault from Zambia To Australia – Keep the dream alive!

“My wish is that by telling the story of my journey, that it might encourage someone who might be in despair. To demonstrate that dreams are possible to achieve, and with dedication and hard work that person may continue with their pursuit to make their dream a reality.” Dault

Belinda, yes it was you Belinda, you got yourself to Australia, you worked hard, you earned your shot - enjoy life in Australia, we salute you!

Belinda from Zambia To Australia – Women in Mining

Belinda said she’s proud to be able to share her story, not because she wants any praise – but because she said if she can do it, if she a proud Zambian Woman can do it, then she hopes that people can see that they can also do it.

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Mompati from Botswana to Ireland – HGV Mechanic

Having been in Ireland now for close to 18 months, it’s safe to say that Mompati has a good understanding of what Irish life is like. And being in County Mayo, I’m guessing he knows what rain and cold weather is by now …

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Virgil from South Africa to Australia – Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Repair Technican

It took forever before eventually Virgil was given a trade test date, a trade test which he obviously passed. Virgil earned his right to work in Australia the hard way…

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Karl From England to Australia – Caterpillar Field Service Technican

13 years service with the Australian Caterpillar dealer, and currently employed in a lead role in field service on MARC sites in Queensland.

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Jock From Scotland to Australia – Caterpillar Field Service Technican

14 years’ service with the Australian Caterpillar Dealer, originally hired as field service technician, having risen up through the ranks, is currently the Area Field Service Manager of a team of over 160 people.

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Leon From Wales to Australia – Caterpillar Field Service Fitter

Leon, 14 years ago you said that you were committed to making the move to Australia, and if given the chance you would not let the Australian Caterpillar Dealer down. Leon you are a man of your word, the Aussie Cat Dealer is very lucky to have you working with them.

Arnold From Zambia to Australia – Komatsu

Arnold had risen up through the ranks at Komatsu and is now the Technical Trainer-Panel B for Rio Tinto at their West Angelas Operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.