Heavy Diesel Fitter

Good rate. Good roster. A crew that's been together long enough to actually know what they're doing and good camp.

• Move your career forward at a major UG mine site in QLD
• Wide range of training and development on offer
• Long term job security (Marble contractor & with the company directly)

The Opportunity & Why Apply

Looking for a decent roster, solid rates and a crew that knows their stuff? This opportunity offers a good mix of workshop and underground work, with plenty to keep you busy and a balanced home / work lifestyle.

• 8:6 roster, working days and nights, giving you a solid balance between work and time off.
• FIFO flights from Brisbane, with DIDO options for local candidates - travel covered.
• Full camp facilities, including meals, accommodation and everything you need while onsite.
• $80-$90 per hour + super, depending on your skills and experience.
• Join a close-knit maintenance crew with experienced tradespeople who take pride in their work.
• Plenty of training and development on offer for those with less mining experience.

Duties & Machinery
This isn't your typical workshop-only position - You will split your time between surface maintenance and underground breakdown support, giving you exposure to a varied range of equipment and maintenance requirements.

• Carrying out servicing, preventative maintenance, scheduled maintenance and component change-outs in the surface workshop.
• Diagnosing faults, troubleshooting issues and responding to breakdowns across site.
• Taking a rotating turn as the dedicated underground breakdown fitter, approx. one week every six.
• Working across a range of underground Sandvik equipment, including boggers, drills, trucks, Epiroc, Normet plus plenty more.
• Supporting the wider maintenance team to keep equipment reliable, productive and operating safely.

Camp & Travel
The camp is close to both the mine and airstrip, making getting to and from work simple and quick. It is good comfortable accommodation and plenty of facilities during your downtime.

• Single rooms with private ensuites.
• Onsite gym, wet mess, BBQ area and dedicated fatigue rooms.
• Good quality meals, including themed meal nights.
• Thursday-to-Thursday roster, with charter flights or local DIDO arrangements.
• Camp currently undergoing refurbishment and improvements.

The Site & Company
Join an established owner-operated underground hard rock mine in QLD, with an experienced management and maintenance team who understand what it takes to run a productive operation.

• Direct management structure with strong site knowledge and experienced leadership.
• A close-knit maintenance team with a practical, hands-on approach.
• A genuine focus on safety, quality workmanship and doing things properly.
• Opportunity to broaden your experience across a mix of underground and surface equipment.
• A site where good tradespeople are valued and encouraged to develop their skills.

What You Need
We're looking for a qualified Diesel Fitter with solid hydraulic and mechanical knowledge, is keen to learn and be a reliable part of the maintenance crew.

• Cert 3 / Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter or similar- essential
• Must come from a heavy background of civil, earthmoving, open cut mining, underground etc.
• Exposure to Sandvik and/or Normet equipment highly regarded.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Reliable, team-oriented and able to work effectively across a rotating roster.
• Ability to complete a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.

Next Step
Applications will go directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, so you'll have the opportunity to get your application in front of the people making the hiring decision.

If you're a qualified Diesel Fitter looking for a change or keen to hear a bit more about the operation, give Ellie a call on 0448 546 386 for a confidential chat and the full site pack.

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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