Diesel Fitter

Residential diesel fitter role with a top mining OEM. Gain mining experience locally with a flexible, lifestyle-friendly roster.

• Join a highly regarded mining OEM in Brisbane
• Lifestyle friendly rosters and hours
• Healthy earning opportunities

The Opportunity & Why Apply

This is a rare chance to step into the mining industry through a residential workshop-based role with a leading OEM. Based in a well-supported workshop environment you will have access to top industry training and development making this an ideal opportunity for trade-qualified diesel fitter looking to expand their skillset.

• Grow your trade skills in a supportive and easy going workshop team setting
• Secure an entry point into mining without needing prior mining experience
• Gain exposure to a structured, process-driven workshop with a strong focus on quality and safety
• Work alongside experienced tradespeople who will support you in hitting the ground running
• Lifestyle-friendly hours with 10-hour days and flexibility to work either 4 or 5 days per week
• Competitive residential pay rates paid weekly + super
• A 6+ month contract with strong potential for long-term or permanent opportunities and future pathways into mining

The Company

Join a highly regarded underground equipment OEM, working out of a modern Brisbane-based workshop that is known for investing in its people through quality training, clear processes, and long-term career development.

• Local Brisbane workshop - no FIFO required and minimal travel from home
• Hands-on training and upskilling on specialised underground machinery
• A close-knit, experienced team with a strong safety-first culture
• A rare opportunity to gain mining exposure in a residential setting

The Hours & Roster

Enjoy a residential, lifestyle-friendly roster that offers consistency, flexibility, and a great work-life balance

• Choose from a Monday to Thursday roster or a Monday to Friday roster
• Flexible working hours with early starts available (can be discussed further)
• 10-hour days with a 30-minute lunch break
• Residential workshop with plenty of onsite parking

The Workshop

Work closely with a skilled trades team, you'll be involved in preparing machinery before it's deployed to site. This is clean, well-organised workshop work with consistent processes and clear expectations. Key duties include:

• Installing new equipment and components (e.g. fire suppression, safety systems)
• Completing site-specific additions and safety items
• Testing and checking machines to ensure they meet site requirements
• Work across a range of mining gear with approx. 90% of the work being clean, repetitive, and process-driven, making it ideal for learning mining-standard machinery and systems
• You will report directly into the workshop leading hand / branch manager

Your Value

You must be a trade-qualified diesel fitter or mechanic with experience working on heavy vehicles and has the following:

• You must be confident using hand and power tools
• A positive attitude and strong safety awareness
• High attention to detail and pride in your work
• An interest in steady hours and strong earning potential
• A preference for structured, straightforward, process-driven work
• Must be trade qualified and chasing the opportunity to set into the mining industry

Next Steps

This is a genuine foot-in-the-door opportunity with an industry leader and a strong pathway for future career growth. Apply now for more information or contact Ellie Smith on 0448 546 386 to discuss this role or similar 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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