Ellissa Smith

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Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter

Industry

Infrastructure & Mining

Salary/Rate

AU$80 - AU$85 per hour

Location

QLD

Type

Full Time

Whether you're looking for a workshop/site-based role or field service, then I have a few options to suit different experience levels and lifestyles

  • Full camp, accommodation and flights from Brissy & Townsville
  • 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

I have multiple opportunities available with a leading mining principal and global OEM in N.QLD with site-based maintenance and field service roles supporting underground hard rock operations.

Whether you're looking for a workshop/site-based role or something more field service focused, there are options to suit different experience levels and lifestyles.

  • FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville with flexible rosters on offer including 8:6 or 2:2
  • Exposure to both underground and surface mining equipment working across a mix of OEM and underground / earthmoving fleets
  • Opportunities across site-based, workshop and field service roles
  • Ongoing OEM training and strong career progression pathways
  • Long-term stability with well-established operations and upcoming projects
  • Great camp facilities, supportive teams, and strong safety culture
  • Full camp, accommodation and flights included.

The Role (Multiple Opportunities)

These roles sit across both site maintenance teams and field service positions, working on a range of heavy mining equipment across North QLD operations. Depending on the role, you will be:

  • Servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy mobile plant
  • Breakdown response and preventative maintenance
  • Field service work across multiple mine sites or projects
  • Component change-outs and fault finding (mechanical & hydraulics)
  • Working on OEM equipment including Sandvik, CAT, Normet, and more
  • A mix of underground-focused work, with some surface exposure

Travel & Roster

This role offers a structured yet flexible work schedule with the following:

  • FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville with charter and commercial flights provided.
  • Short bus transfer from the airport to site.
  • 8:6 or 2:2 roster across days and nights or just dayshift (role dependent)
  • Full camp accommodation and meals included with all roles

Your Skills & Experience

To be successful in these roles you need to be:

  • Trade qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter / HD Mechanic or an experience LV mechanic on heavy vehicles
  • Experience on mining or civil / heavy earthmoving equipment
  • Underground experience is highly regarded but not essential for all roles
  • Strong fault-finding ability and hands-on approach
  • Safety-focused with a team-oriented mindset

What's Next?

There are a couple of different roles available here, so if you're open to hearing what's out there, it's worth having a quick chat. Feel free to reach out to Ellie Smith on 0448 546 386 for a confidential discussion, or apply and I can run you through the options

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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