Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Join the underground mining industry & gain OEM training with a reputable contractor. Surface workshop maintenance on drills, trucks & loaders.

• 7:7, 2:2 or 2:1 Roster, 12 Hr Shifts
• FIFO Perth, Busselton and Geraldton, Travel in Company Time
• OEM training working with a company at the forefront of the UG mining industry

Selling points on the site

• Long term role - Prove your worth and move into a permanent job in as soon as 6 weeks (depending on skill)
• Work on a site with a strong retention and an experienced team
• By employed by leading underground contract miner with a strong partnership with the principal
• Work on the latest of technology and enjoy on-going career development with OEM training

The company

This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded mining contractor with an excellent reputation on a global scale. With sites throughout in Australia (QLD, NSW, SA and WA) and internationally, they are known for;

• High levels of quality and excellence in delivery
• Investing in training, development & upskilling
• Working with the latest of equipment and tech
• Competitive salaries and lifestyle rosters

Duties and team:

You'll enjoy integrating into a well-connected team of 15 on site with a great culture. Reporting into the leading hand and maintenance foreman on crew you will be responsible for;-

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of the underground mobile equipment Including;
  • EPIROC Trucks
  • SANDVIK LH612 and LH517 loaders
  • SANDVIK DD421, DL421 Drills
  • Normet Charmec, Agi's and LV's
• Great team culture on site with a relaxed atmosphere

The Mine Site:

Flying into the airstrip on site, the site offers limited travel not only into the site but from the camp and mine as well, being located on 3km apart. The mine itself has 2 underground declines as well as operating as an open pit mine. The mine has a min of 10+ years life left.

• Accommodation on site - Permanent En-suite rooms
• Excellent Dry Mess and well managed Wet Mess
• Gym, swimming pool and other sporting facilities
• Large surface workshop with underground workshop for breakdowns and minor works.
• Charter flights

The Roster:

This Gold Mine is a 1.5hr flight from Perth. With FIFO days being Tuesday and Friday, the site offers a variety of rosters to fit in with your lifestyle including:

• 8:6/ 7:7 - day and nights
• 2:1 - day and nights
• 2:2 - day and nights

Contract and salary

Marble is partnered with this UG mining principal to supply long term permanent employees to the site. The opportunity exists to join the company on an initial contract through Marble and transition over to the clients' books after a short probation period.

• $70.00ph - $85.00ph + super (depending on skills and experience)
• Weekly pay cycles whilst working through Marble
• Opportunities to move over to the client's books permanently in as close as 4 weeks (depending on experience)

Your skills and experience

You will be trade qualified in light vehicle or heavy diesel with a minimum 1-2 years experience working civil, road transport or agricultural - whether that be light or heavy equivalent. Most importantly you will;-

• Have an eagerness to continue/learn the UG hard rock mining sector
• Have an excellent attitude towards work and developing new skills
• Be a team player and enjoy working with likeminded individuals
• Have the ability to work autonomously and a willingness to "have a go"
• Prioritises safety as number one

What's next?

Apply now or call Tahlia Glover on 0447 405 811 for more information.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 14,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Tahlia Glover | tglover@marble.com.au | 0447 405 811

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