Drill Fitter

Do you have UG mining/drill experience? - $85ph, 7:7 roster. DIDO with accommodation plus food, fuel and relocation support (if looking to relocate).

• $85ph + super on a 7:7 days and nights roster
• Victorian DIDO: accommodation provided plus food and fuel allowances
• Long-term mining role maintaining Sandvik underground production drills

The Company

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing underground gold mining operation based near Ballarat in regional Victoria.

The site is well established and continues to invest in its underground operations, mining fleet and maintenance capability. You'll join an experienced, close-knit maintenance team offering a supportive working environment, long-term stability and genuine opportunities for career progression.

DIDO in Victoria - Accommodation, Food and Fuel Support

This is a Victorian DIDO opportunity suited to experienced underground fitters who want to move away from interstate FIFO while continuing to earn a strong mining rate.

For candidates who are not currently based within daily driving distance of Ballarat, support will be provided by Marble to make the opportunity financially and practically achievable.

• DIDO role based near Ballarat, Victoria
• Accommodation provided at no cost
• Cabin or motel-style accommodation while working your roster
• Food and fuel allowances available
• Relocation assistance for candidates looking to move to Ballarat permanently
• Ideal for Victorian candidates or interstate fitters wanting to leave FIFO behind

Roster and Hours

You'll work a balanced seven-on, seven-off rotating roster across days and nights:

• 7 days on / 7 days off
• 7 nights on / 7 days off
• Wednesday-to-Tuesday roster
• Day shift: 6:00am-6:00pm
• Night shift: 6:00pm-6:00am

This roster provides consistent hours, strong earning potential and a full week off between each rotation.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll join the underground maintenance team with a primary focus on production drill rigs and associated underground mining equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Underground breakdown repairs and diagnostics
• Hydraulic, mechanical and basic electrical fault-finding
• Component change-outs and general repairs
• Assisting with equipment rebuilds and inspections
• Completing workshop and underground maintenance activities
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and safety records
• Working closely with operators and the wider maintenance team
• Identifying opportunities to improve fleet reliability
• Minimising equipment downtime and supporting production targets

The Equipment

The role will primarily involve maintenance and repairs across:

• Sandvik underground production drill rigs
• Underground mobile mining equipment
• Ancillary underground equipment

Previous experience maintaining Sandvik production drills will be highly regarded; however, candidates with strong experience across similar underground drills may also be considered.

Your Skills and Experience

To be considered, you'll ideally bring:

• Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant Mechanical trade qualification
• Previous underground mining experience & experience maintaining underground production drill rigs
• Sandvik drill experience highly regarded
• Strong hydraulic, mechanical and diagnostic fault-finding skills
• Experience completing breakdowns, servicing and preventative maintenance plus the ability to complete component change-outs and repairs
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Reliable attitude and strong work ethic plus the ability to work effectively within a close-knit maintenance team
• Good communication and troubleshooting skills

The Opportunity

• Approximately $85ph + super through Marble
• Balanced 7:7 days-and-nights roster
• Victorian DIDO opportunity
• Accommodation provided at no cost with additional food and fuel allowances available
• Relocation support for suitable candidates
• Long-term job security with a growing underground operation
• Supportive maintenance team and established site culture
• Genuine career progression for strong performers
• Ideal for fitters wanting to leave FIFO & still work in mining, locally

What's Next?

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Olivia Platt on 0477 455 399, or apply now to be considered.

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!

Olivia Platt | oplatt@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0477 455 399

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