Underground Diesel Fitter

Get amongst a well-run underground and surface workshop, working across a huge range of mining gear with a genuine permanent gig and solid rates.

• Supportive crew with opportunities to progress from surface to underground
• FIFO from Cairns / Townsville with full camp accommodation, flights and meals
• Healthy earning rates and career progression and trade upskill

The Opportunity & Why Apply

Step into a underground and surface diesel fitting role with an established and growing mine in N.QLD offering an extensive fleet of machinery, trade upskills and good crews.

• Gain hands-on experience across a fleet of underground and surface mining equipment.
• FIFO from Cairns 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 Role

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.

• Servicing, diagnosing and repairing underground drills loaders, trucks, anxcillary and plenty more
• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out preventative maintenance on all gear
• Component changeouts, mechanical fault finding and hydraulics
• Working across OEM brands including Sandvik, Epiroc and Normet, Elphinstone and CAT
• Work across both surface and underground workshops depending on daily requirements and tasks allocated

Travel & Camp

Easy FIFO arrangement with a great camp, minimal travel time and 8:6 roster offering work-life balance and being close to home in QLD.

• FIFO from Cairns via charter flights + short bus transfer from airport to site and camp
• Modern ensuite rooms, 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.

The Company & Site

This site is recognised for its commitment to safety, employee development, and large fleet of gear + 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.

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 etc
• 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 + unrestricted manual license

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.

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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