Underground Diesel Fitter

Secure a temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly regarded underground mining OEM, working on specialised equipment in N.QLD.

• FIFO from Brisbane on either a 2:2 or 8:6 roster to suit your lifestyle
• Gain high-demand experience with a leading underground equipment OEM
• Hands-on underground field service role supporting production-critical equipme

The Opportunity & Why Apply

Step into a field service underground diesel fitter role, working directly on-site with specialist OEM equipment. You'll be hands-on supporting production-critical machinery while being backed by strong systems, training, and an experienced team.

• FIFO role on either a 2:2 or 8:6 roster, working across both days and nights
• Work underground on a variety of OEM equipment including drills, loaders, trucks, and support gear
• Field service exposure across N.QLD with strong support from experienced supervisors and OEM-trained tradespeople
• Competitive hourly rates with clear temp-to-perm pathways
• Long-term career development working on highly specialised underground machinery

The Company

Join a well-established global OEM supporting underground hard rock operations across Australia who are known for investing in their people. This business provides genuine training, development, and career progression opportunities.

• OEM-specific training and ongoing skills development
• Strong safety culture and well-structured maintenance systems
• Supportive leadership and experienced site teams
• Consistent workflow across a stable underground operation in N.QLD and Australia

The Role

Reporting to the field supervisor, you'll be working underground to support site operations through planned maintenance, breakdown support, and project work with key responsibilities including:

• Preventative and breakdown maintenance on underground mining equipment
• Component change-outs, fault finding, and system diagnostics
• Supporting commissioning, upgrades, and improvement works
• Working closely with site maintenance and operations teams
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to OEM standards
• Equipment exposure: Underground drills, loaders, trucks, and ancillary equipment and more

FIFO Roster & Hours

This role offers flexible FIFO options from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns to suit different lifestyles, with accommodation and travel organised.

• Choice of either a 2:2 or 8:6 FIFO roster (days and nights) and 12-hour shifts
• FIFO from Brisbane - Townsville and Cairns also considered
• Accommodation provided close by
• Opportunity to work in a well-established underground mining hub in North Queensland
• Overtime may be available

Your Skills & Experience

This role will suit tradespeople with a solid mechanical background who are comfortable working underground and keen to develop specialist OEM skills. You'll ideally have:

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
• Underground mining experience / heavy earthmoving experience
• Strong fault-finding and hands-on maintenance skills
• A safety-first mindset, pride in quality of work and communication
• Willingness to work FIFO rosters and commit to long-term progression
• Interest in securing a permanent role with an OEM
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment medical and national police check

Next Steps

This is a strong opportunity to step into a field service underground role with a respected OEM and build a long-term career in hard rock mining. Apply now or contact Ellie Smith on 0448 546 386 for a confidential discussion and to request the detailed site pack.

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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