Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter

Temp-to-perm opportunity with a highly regarded underground mining OEM, working on specialised equipment within NT hardrock.

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

The Opportunity & Why Apply

Grab a hands-on site-based role working across surface and underground mining in the NT. You'll be rolling up your sleeves on a mix of old, modern, and high-spec OEM mining gear, building your skills and working alongside an experienced crew.

• Chose from a 2:2 or 8:6 FIFO so pick what works for you
• Mostly dayshift with some day/night rotations may be required
• Mostly underground field service, with just a few workshop duties
• Field service ute provided, flights and accommodation all sorted
• Long-term career with a major OEM in the mining space

The Company

Join a well-established global OEM in underground hard rock mining. They run major projects across Australia, with a skilled trades workforce and a strong reputation for training and career progression.

• OEM-specific training and ongoing skills development
• Strong safety culture and structured maintenance systems
• Supportive leadership and experienced site teams
• Steady workflow across underground operations in the NT

The Role

You'll be fully site-based in the NT, focusing on keeping underground mining equipment running.

• Attend site breakdowns, scheduled maintenance, PMs, hydraulic faults, and major component replacements
• Occasionally work in the workshop on component overhauls and structural repairs
• Equipment includes underground drills, loaders, haul trucks, and auxiliary mobile plant
• Use your hands, your brain, and your experience to keep gear moving and production on track

FIFO Roster & Hours

This role offers flexible FIFO options to suit different lifestyles, with accommodation and travel fully arranged

• Flexible FIFO options to suit your lifestyle
• 12-hour shifts on a 2:2 or 8:6 roster
• FIFO from Darwin or DIDO arrangements available
• Accommodation provided on or near site
• Work in a well-established underground mining hub with ongoing and new projects

Your Skills & Experience

This role will suit tradespeople with a solid mechanical background who is keen to work underground and 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
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment medical and national police check

Next Steps

This is a strong opportunity 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 as applications are being reviewed immediately with the supervisor.

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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