Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter

Secure a long-term role with a highly regarded mining principal, great camp, workshop and real opportunities to progress within your trade.

• Long term career progression and training and development on offer.
• Worklife balanced 8:6 roster across days and nights.
• Well maintained site, camp and accommodation close by.

The Opportunity & Why Apply

Join a highly regarded mining principal in North QLD, and become part of an experienced, safety-focused maintenance team supporting a large fleet of underground and surface mining equipment.

• Gain hands-on experience across a fleet of underground and surface mining equipment.
• FIFO from Brisbane, Cairns or Townsville with charter flights provided + accommodation and meals.
• Structured 8:6 roster working 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Ongoing OEM and underground mining training and development.
• Excellent camp facilities with recreational amenities and a strong community culture.
• Long-term career stability with a well-established mining operation.

The Company & Site

This site is a leading underground mining operation recognised for its commitment to safety, employee development, and large fleet of gear. The site offers a well-equipped workshop and experienced team to support you on site.

• Large well maintained and structured underground hard rock mining operation.
• Fully equipped surface and underground maintenance workshops.
• Modern fleet of underground and ancillary mining equipment.
• Strong safety culture with structured systems, procedures, and ongoing training.
• Experienced maintenance team offering mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Well-planned maintenance environment with a balance of preventative maintenance and breakdown work.

The Role & Duties

Work with an experienced maintenance team to support the reliability and performance of underground and surface mining equipment through planned maintenance, workshop duties and breakdowns.

• Operating surface and underground fuel trucks while completing machinery inspections.
• Servicing, diagnosing and repairing heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out preventative maintenance.
• Completing component change-outs and mechanical fault finding, including basic hydraulic systems.
• Working across a range of OEM equipment including Sandvik, CAT, Normet and Elphinstone.

Travel & Camp

Enjoy an easy FIFO arrangement with excellent camp facilities and minimal travel time to site. This is an 8:6 roster offering work-life balance and being close to home in QLD.

• FIFO from Brisbane, Cairns or Townsville via charter flights.
• Short bus transfer from airport to site and camp located close to the mine.
• Modern ensuite accommodation with ample storage.
• Wet and dry mess with quality meal options across breakfast, dinner and crib.
• Fully equipped gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and recreational facilities.
• Active camp culture with BBQs, social events and community activities.
• Telstra mobile reception and Wi-Fi available throughout camp.

Your Skills & Experience

To be successful within this role and hit the ground running you will need to have the following:

• Heavy diesel trade qualification in Cert III or equivalent.
• Proven experience working on heavy equipment e.g. earthmoving, agricultural or civil.
• Open cut or underground mining experience is highly regarded.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical and police clearance.

What's next?

Applications are being reviewed now for immediate processing and interviews with the maintenance team. To apply, submit your resume today or contact Ellie Smith on 0448 546 386 for a confidential discussion about this opportunity or other mining positions currently available.

Ellie Smith| Esmith@marble.com.au| 0448 546 386

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