Digger & Drill Fitter

Field Mining Services Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Salary packaging – Novate leasing

Superannuation paid on all hours

GEM Awards – Quarterly reward system

Private Health discounts

Length of Service Recognition awards

FMS Living Lifestyle

Regular Social Events

Job summary

Field Mining Services Group in Queensland's Bowen Basin is seeking an experienced Drill Fitter to service heavy mobile equipment in a demanding mining environment. You will diagnose, repair and maintain Sandvik drills and related machinery to keep sites running safely and efficiently.

The successful applicant will hold a relevant trade qualification, Sandvik drill experience, Coal Board Medical, Standard 11, a current driver's licence, and strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a

Qualifications

• Sandvik drill experience essential.
• Experience working in a mining environment.
• Coal Board Medical.
• Standard 11 Statement of Attainment.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to liaise with management and clients.
• Uncompromising attitude to safety.
• Ability to meet site requirements.

Skills

Sandvik drill experience

Mining environment experience

Problem solving & decision-making

Communication & interpersonal skills

Liaise with management & clients

Safety mindset

Meet site requirements

Education

Relevant Trade Qualification

Job description

We want you:

Experienced Drill Fitter wanted to join our Diesel Division in the Bowen Basin. You will have previous experience working on heavy machinery within a mining environment. Preferred fleet experience includes Liebherr Diggers Sandvik Drills. This is a 7:7 Rostered opportunity with an immediate start.

With a proactive attitude towards safety and your ability to diagnose and repair heavy machinery, you will provide a high standard of service to our clients.

This is a great opportunity to work with a company who appreciates their people and continues to demonstrate continued growth.

The successful applicant, will have:

• Relevant Trade Qualification
• Sandvik Drill experience essential
• Experience working in a mining environment
• Coal Board Medical
• Standard 11 Statement of Attainment
• Current Drivers Licence
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the proven ability to liaise with both management and clients
• Uncompromising attitude to safety
• Ability to meet site requirements

These are challenging roles that will deliver great rewards to the right candidates. We are looking for people who are self-motivated and results driven to join our team.

Why work with us?

• Employee Referral Program
• Salary packaging – such as Novate leasing
• Superannuation paid on all hours
• GEM Awards – Quarterly reward system to recognise employees going the extra mile
• Private Health discounts
• Length of Service Recognition awards
• FMS Living Lifestyle
• Regular Social Events throughout the year, for you and the family.

These are challenging roles that will deliver great rewards to the right candidates. We are looking for people who are self-motivated, and results driven to join our team.

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Interested in knowing more about us: About FMS Group | Heavy Industry Services Since 2005

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.