Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter

Secure a long-term role offering FIFO, excellent camp facilities, and real opportunities to grow your trade and upskill across heavy equipment

• FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns
• Work on a range of underground heavy diesel equipment
• Long term job security

The Opportunity & Why Apply

This role is offering a great opportunity to join a well-known and respected mining principal in Northern QLD. You will have the chance to work with an experienced team who value safety, teamwork, and quality work. What is on offer:

• Continuing to develop your skills and experience whilst working on an extensive fleet of underground and surface mining equipment.
• FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville, or Cairns - flights, meals, and accommodation provided
• Solid 8:6 or 7:7 roster across days and nights
• Continuous training and development on OEM and underground gear
• while continuing to develop your skills on a modern underground and surface mining fleet.
• Excellent camp facilities and a strong, supportive team culture
• Be part of a well-established, safety-focused company with long-term mine life

The Company & Site

You will be joining a leading mining operation known for its safety-first approach, investment in people, and strong retention of trades. The site also features:

• The site runs a large underground hard rock mine with a well-equipped maintenance workshop and top-tier facilities.
• Modern ensuite rooms with full meals provided
• Indoor & outdoor gym, pool tables, tennis courts, wet/dry mess
• Social and supportive camp life with regular BBQs and crew events
• Telstra mobile coverage and Wi-Fi across camp

The Role & Duties

As a heavy diesel fitter you will be working alongside a team of experienced trades maintaining a range of modern mining and support equipment. With your key duties including:

• Servicing, diagnostics, and repairs across heavy mobile plant and mining gear
• Attending breakdowns and carrying out preventative maintenance
• Component change-outs and fault-finding on mechanical and some hydraulic systems
• Working initially from the surface workshop before progressing underground once trained and signed off
• Exposure to a wide range of OEM equipment including Sandvik, CAT, Normet, and Elphinstone

Travel & Roster

You will get to enjoy a roster and travel structure that is balanced, easy and flexible:

• FIFO from major QLD locations - Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns with flights provided
• Short bus transfer from the airport to site
• 8:6 or 7:7 roster across days and nights
• Full camp accommodation and meals provided

Your Skills & Experience

We are seeking an experience heavy diesel fitter / mechanic who has the following:

• Heavy diesel trade qualification - Cert III or equivalent
• Experience on heavy equipment is essential such as earthmoving, agricultural.
• Open cut / underground mining experience is highly regarded
• Excellent safety focus and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical & police clearance

What's next?

Applications are being reviewed now to be moved forward for immediate processing and interview with the maintenance team. For more information on the role and to receive a detailed site pack on the position apply now or call Ellie Smith on 0448 546 386. Alternatively, please feel free to reach out to discuss other opportunities.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Ellie Smith | esmith@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0448 546 386

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