Diesel Fitter

Mining; Cannington Mine; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation incl. meals

Sporting and gym facilities

Leave entitlements up to 4 weeks extra

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Job summary

South32 invites applications for a permanent Diesel Fitter at the Cannington operation in northwest Queensland. The role supports an underground mining fleet with heavy mobile equipment, providing maintenance to maximise uptime on Sandvik and Epiroc drill rigs, CAT trucks and ancillary gear.

The position offers a 7:7 day/night roster with FIFO from Townsville, Brisbane, Cairns or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified heavy‑duty diesel fitter with Australian recognition.
• Experience in underground mining environments and drill rigs preferred.
• Strong hydraulic fault‑finding skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heavy vehicle mobile plant to standards and procedures.
• Conduct scheduled and breakdown maintenance in underground environments.
• Work with Sandvik/Epiroc rigs, CAT trucks and related equipment.
• Utilise SAP for maintenance work planning and documentation.

Skills

Diesel Fitter

Underground mining

Hydraulic fault finding

Team player

Education

Trade qualification Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter / Mechanic (Australian recognised)

Tools

SAP

Job description

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT CANNINGTON

Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead. Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville. Cannington mine provides on-site accommodation including meal services, as well as sporting and gym facilities.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

There are several permanent positions on a 7:7 day/night roster, FIFO from Townsville, Brisbane, Cairns or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

As the Diesel Fitter, you will maintain heavy vehicle (HV) mobile plant equipment to the defined standards and procedures to ensure equipment availability targets are achieved. You will ensure adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the work management process.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Scheduled and breakdown maintenance, inspections, diagnosis and repair to all areas of mobile plant, including mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Conduct maintenance activities in an underground environment to a fleet of Sandvik and Epiroc drill rigs, CAT underground trucks and loaders and ancillary mobile equipment.
• Ensure adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the work management process.
• Use of computerised maintenance systems (SAP).

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Experience working as a Diesel Fitter on underground drilling equipment (Sandvik DD421, Epiroc Simba LC6 and MC6) in a mining environment.
• Previous experience working on underground load and haul mobile fleet including CAT R1700,R2900, R3000 LHD and AD63, AD60/AD45 trucks
• Hydraulic fault finding experience
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and work with safety at the forefront at all times.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Trade qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter / Mechanic (Australian recognised).
• Class C or higher Drivers Licence
• HRWL Dogging, Rigging and Forklift (desirable)
• Current First Aid / CPR or willing to obtain.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 10th September 2026.