Workshop Diesel Fitter

Tier 1 mining contractor's busiest period ever - workshop Diesel Fitter role, permanent, city-based, genuine pathway into mining.

• Join a Tier 1 UG mining contractor during their busiest period ever
• Genuine workshop pathway into the mining industry - relevant trade needed
• Convenient, city-based workshop close to Eagle Farm, plenty of parking on-site

The company

This well-known, Tier 1 UG mining contractor has been operating in Australia for over a decade and boasts a broad portfolio of development, ground support and production contracts on a national basis. They're currently in the busiest period in the company's history, with work flowing in across multiple sites nationally - meaning genuine job security and plenty of opportunity for the right person to grow with the business.

The role

As a workshop Diesel Fitter, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of a broad range of underground mining equipment, working on machines before they head out to active mine sites. This is a fantastic way to build genuine underground mining industry exposure and experience without needing to jump straight into a FIFO role.

• Work with a close-knit team of experienced diesel fitters
• Work on a wide range of projects and machines across the business's national contract portfolio
• Major component change-outs and maintenance projects
• Preparing machines to be sent out to new and existing mining operations
• Servicing, breakdown diagnostics and fault-finding across a variety of earthmoving and UG mobile plant
• Assisting with parts identification, ordering and workshop stock control

Your value

You must be a trade qualified Diesel Fitter (relevant trade certificate essential) with experience working on earthmoving or heavy equipment in a workshop environment. You'll also bring:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and ideally rebuilds
• Earthmoving maintenance experience (highly regarded but not essential)
• High level of detail and ability to deliver quality work
• Team player with a great attitude towards work

The opportunity

This is a genuinely rare opportunity to secure a workshop-based role with a reputable, Tier 1 mining contractor, at a time when the business is busier than it's ever been. You will also enjoy:

• 10 hour days, overtime available
• Convenient workshop location close to the city (near Eagle Farm), plus plenty of parking
• Permanent, long-term role with sick days and holidays
• The opportunity to work across a huge range of equipment and upskill on UG mobile plant
• A genuine pathway to transition from the workshop into site-based/mine roles down the track, for those who want it
• Attractive hourly rates plus super, plus permanent benefits
• Long term job security with one of the busiest and most in-demand contractors in the industry right now

This is a great foot-in-the-door opportunity for someone with the right trade background looking to build a long-term career in underground mining.

Applications are being taken for an immediate start - apply now or call Max Dostine on 0409 930 032 for more information.

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!

Max Dostine | mdostine@marble.com.au | 0409 930 032 | 02 8116 2260

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