Diesel Fitter - FIFO!

MacKellar Group; Clermont; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

PPE supplied

On-site gym

Wellbeing programs

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Fitters for permanent roles at Bravus Mining & Resources’ Carmichael Mine, offering a 7/7 FIFO roster and flights from Rockhampton, Townsville or Cairns. You’ll maintain a heavy mobile fleet and contribute to safe, reliable operations on site.

Join a long-standing mining services contractor with a strong safety culture and opportunities for career growth, supported by modern facilities and employee wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Heavy Diesel Fitter or Plant Mechanic.
• Post-trade mining or heavy earthmoving experience.
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile plant and earthmoving equipment.
• Current Standard 11 and a valid Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance and repairs across heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Component change-outs, rebuilds and major overhauls.
• Fault finding, diagnostics and preventative maintenance.
• Attend breakdowns and carry out field repairs.
• Complete inspections and planned maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to maximise equipment availability.

Skills

Heavy Diesel Fitter

Plant Mechanic

Maintenance experience

Heavy machinery

Safety awareness

Driver's Licence

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Ready for your next mining opportunity? Join MacKellar's experienced maintenance team at Bravus Mining & Resources' Carmichael Mine, where you'll work across a modern fleet of heavy mobile plant in a well-established mining operation.

We're seeking trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Fitters for permanent positions offering excellent earning potential, a balanced 7/7 roster and great site facilities.

What's on Offer?

• $77.90 per hour + super paid on all rostered hours
• Permanent full-time employment
• 7/7 rotating day and night roster
• FIFO from Rockhampton, Townsville or Cairns
• Flights, modern camp accommodation (5-10mins from site!) and meals provided
• PPE supplied
• Access to on-site gym, wet mess, and gaming facilities
• Employee benefits and wellbeing programs
• Long-term opportunities with an established mining operation

About the Role

Working as part of our on-site mobile maintenance team, you'll play an important role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our heavy mobile equipment fleet.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs across heavy mobile mining equipment
• Completing component change-outs, rebuilds and major overhauls
• Performing fault finding, diagnostics and preventative maintenance
• Attending breakdowns and carrying out field repairs
• Completing inspections and planned maintenance activities
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently
• Working collaboratively with the maintenance team to maximise equipment availability

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Fitter or Plant Mechanic
• Post-trade experience in mining or heavy earthmoving environments
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile plant and earthmoving equipment
• Current Standard 11
• Valid Driver's Licence
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork

About MacKellar

With over 60 years of experience in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar is one of Australia's leading mining services contractors. We deliver large-scale earthmoving and maintenance solutions across major resource operations.

As the principal mining services contractor at Bravus Mining & Resources' Carmichael Mine, we're proud to support a long-term operation and provide ongoing opportunities for skilled tradespeople.

MacKellar is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Please note: Only applicants with relevant trade qualifications and experience will be contacted.