Underground Diesel Fitter (FIFO / DIDO)

Maintain and repair Sandvik cable bolters at an underground gold mine near Bendigo. 7:7, FIFO/DIDO options, accommodation & long-term potential

• 7:7 roster | Accommodation provided near Bendigo with FIFO or DIDO options
• Work on Sandvik DS421, DS422i & i-Series cable bolters
• Long-term underground role | Pathway to permanent employment

Experienced Underground Diesel Fitter looking for your next opportunity?

We're recruiting experienced Underground Diesel Fitters to join a leading underground mining contractor at a well-established gold mine located just 20-30 minutes from Bendigo, Victoria.

This is a great opportunity for trade-qualified fitters with underground mining experience, particularly those who have worked on Sandvik cable bolters or similar underground drilling equipment.

You'll be joining an experienced maintenance team, working across a modern fleet of Sandvik cable bolters, with a mix of underground breakdowns, preventative maintenance, diagnostics and workshop repairs.

What's on offer?

• $75.00-$85.00ph casual + super, depending on experience
• 7:7 even-time roster - rotating days and nights
• 12-hour shifts, Thursday to Wednesday
• Accommodation provided in Bendigo for those travelling to site
• $60 per day tax-free meal allowance for eligible candidates staying in provided accommodation
• Work across Sandvik DS421C, DS422i and i-Series cable bolters
• Major tooling and PPE provided on site
• Join an experienced underground maintenance team with strong technical support
• Temp-to-perm opportunity, with the potential to transition into permanent employment after 26 paid weeks
• Long-term career opportunities with an established underground mining contractor

The role

Working as part of the underground maintenance team, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a fleet of Sandvik cable bolters and associated underground equipment.

The position offers a mix of underground field maintenance and workshop-based repairs, working alongside experienced fitters, supervisors and cable bolt operators.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on underground cable bolters
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Attending underground breakdowns and completing field repairs
• Completing component changeouts, general repairs and maintenance inspections
• Working across Sandvik DS421C, DS422i and newer i-Series cable bolters
• Assisting with maintenance on ancillary underground equipment where required
• Working closely with operators and maintenance supervisors to minimise equipment downtime
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, equipment reliability and maintenance standards

Machinery on site

You'll primarily be working across a fleet of underground cable bolting equipment, including:

• 2 × Sandvik i-Series cable bolters
• Sandvik DS422i
• Sandvik DS421C
• Jacon JS3 and ancillary underground equipment
• CAT and Volvo machinery
• Toyota light vehicles

What we're looking for

We're particularly interested in speaking with trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Fitters or Underground Mobile Plant Fitters who have experience maintaining underground drilling and ground support equipment.

To be considered, you'll ideally have:

• Australian-recognised mechanical trade qualification (essential)
• Australian PR / Citizenship (essential)
• Previous experience maintaining underground mobile mining equipment (essential)
• Experience servicing, diagnosing and repairing underground cable bolters
• Sandvik DS421C, DS422i or similar equipment experience, highly regarded
• Strong hydraulic, mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Ability to work independently on underground breakdowns
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and police clearance

About the opportunity

You'll initially start employment through Marble on a casual contract, with wages paid weekly and the opportunity to transition into permanent employment directly with the contractor after around six months, subject to performance and suitability.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills on specialised Sandvik underground equipment while working alongside an experienced maintenance team at one of Victoria's established underground gold mines.

With competitive hourly rates, accommodation provided for eligible candidates and a consistent 7:7 roster, this position offers an excellent pathway into long-term employment.

Interested?

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, apply now or contact Olivia Platt at Marble Recruitment for a confidential chat on 0477 455 399.

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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