Ellissa Smith

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Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter

Industry

Infrastructure & Mining

Salary/Rate

Location

QLD

Type

Full Time

Even-time 2:2 roster and a genuine path to permanent - underground heavy diesel fitter role at an active mine in North QLD

  • Move your career forward at a major UG mine site in N.QLD
  • Full time permanent role with job security
  • Healthy earning opportunities

The Opportunity & Why Apply?

Heavy diesel fitter roles like these don't sit around long……… you'll be stepping into a well-resourced maintenance role at an active mine in North QLD. Whether you're coming from civil, open cut or already have UG time under your belt, there's a clear path to permanent roster that won't wreck your home life.

  • Even-time 2:2 roster - 2 weeks days, 2 weeks off, 2 weeks nights, no mid-week changeovers
  • Charter FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns - or DIDO if you're local
  • Full camp on site - accommodation, meals and amenities all covered
  • Solid earning opportunities and long-term career progression

The Role & Duties

You'll move into a split workshop and underground field service role which is hands-on work across a broad fleet of gear and day-to-day includes:

  • Servicing, preventative maintenance, inspections, component change-outs, rebuilds etc
  • Responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and keeping equipment running
  • Fleet includes Volvo, Sandvik boggers, loaders and drills, CAT, Normet and auxiliary equipment
  • Maintaining all equipment to OEM and site standards at all times

The Site & Operation

An active and expanding mine in North QLD with the infrastructure, equipment and leadership to back it up. The maintenance team has experienced tradespeople, solid supervision and a culture that prioritises doing things properly over cutting corners.

  • Growing operation with a new project coming online and long-term work secured
  • Plenty of overtime available for those who want to maximise their earnings
  • Strong safety systems and a leadership team that actually engages with the trade crew

The Roster & FIFO

Two weeks on, two weeks off - and when you're on site, you're not roughing it, this camp has been upgraded.

  • Single rooms with air con
  • Gym that's actually worth using, pool and other facilities for downtime
  • Wet and dry mess with real meal options
  • Telstra and Wi-Fi so you're not completely off the grid between shifts

Your Value

Your diesel trade cert and heavy background are the starting point:

  • Trade qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter is essential
  • Strong diagnostics and repair skills across a range of heavy equipment
  • Prior experience in civil, earthmoving, open cut or underground mining highly regarded
  • Physically fit, safety-focused and able to work 12-hour shifts across a full swing
  • Reliable, adaptable and ready to hit the ground running from swing one
  • Current manual driver's licence, pre-employment medical and national police check

Ready to Go?

Applications are going straight to the maintenance supervisor for immediate review - we're not sitting on these. Want the full site pack call Ellie on 0448 546 386

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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