Diesel Fitter FIFO 7/7

MacKellar Group; Nyngan; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

Permanent full-time

7/7 FIFO roster

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MacKellar is seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter to join our maintenance team supporting Aeris Resources' mining operations near Nyngan, NSW. You will maintain and repair heavy earthmoving equipment to maximise fleet availability and safety.

This permanent full-time role offers a consistent 7/7 FIFO roster from Brisbane, camp accommodation and meals, and the opportunity to grow your career with a well-established mining contractor.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel Fitter or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.
• Experience in mining or heavy earthmoving.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Ability to work a rotating 7/7 day/night roster.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy earthmoving equipment to maximise fleet availability.
• Perform planned servicing and preventive maintenance.
• Address breakdown repairs in a timely and safe manner.

Skills

Diesel Fitter

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Education

Trade qualification in Diesel Fitting

Job description

MacKellar is seeking experienced Diesel Fitters to join our maintenance team supporting Aeris Resources' mining operations near Nyngan, NSW.
With ongoing project work and a modern heavy earthmoving fleet to maintain, this is an opportunity to secure permanent employment while working alongside an experienced team focused on safety, equipment reliability and production performance.

If you're a qualified Diesel Fitter with a background in mining or heavy earthmoving, this role offers competitive pay, a consistent 7/7 roster and the opportunity to build a long-term future with MacKellar.

What's on offer?

• $75–$80 per hour + super on all rostered hours
• Permanent full-time employment with long-term project opportunities
• 7/7 FIFO roster from Brisbane, rotating between day and night shift
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• Work on a modern fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment
• Supportive site leadership and a strong safety-focused team
• The opportunity to grow your career with an established mining contractor

About the role

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy earthmoving equipment to support safe operations and maximise fleet availability. Working within a production mining environment, you’ll carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs to keep equipment operating reliably.

About you

You’ll be a safety-focused tradesperson who takes pride in your workmanship and understands the demands of maintaining heavy equipment in a mining environment.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A recognised Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent relevant trade qualification
• Previous experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment in mining or heavy earthmoving
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
• A commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship
• The ability to work a rotating 7/7 day and night roster
• A current Australian driver’s licence

Build your future with MacKellar

With more than 60 years of experience in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar delivers equipment and maintenance support across major operations throughout Australia.

We value our people, invest in our equipment and aim to create an environment where our teams can work safely, develop their skills and deliver quality results.