Fitter

Careermine; Norseman; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Even roster

Training & certs

Career progression

PPE provided

Health insurance discount

Job summary

Redpath Mining is seeking a qualified Diesel Fitter to join our maintenance team in the underground mining environment. This role focuses on heavy mobile and fixed plant maintenance, preventative work, and fault diagnosis to maximise equipment reliability.

You will lead tradespersons and maintain safety standards while delivering high-quality maintenance outcomes. FIFO Perth to a 7/7 roster, permanent full-time position with strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment or Diesel Fitter trade qualification.
• Experience maintaining underground mining equipment, particularly heavy mobile plant.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with knowledge of auto electrical systems and the ability to interpret schematics.
• Current manual driver's licence and First Aid & CPR qualification.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and working effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance, breakdown repairs, and fault diagnosis on heavy mobile and fixed plant to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Supervise and provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to tradespersons and other maintenance personnel.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with company procedures, statutory requirements, and relevant regulations, while identifying and managing workplace risks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the workshop and work areas, and complete required maintenance documentation, including worksheets, oil sampling, and daily records.
• Actively participate in safety initiatives, including pre-starts, toolbox talks, maintenance meetings, shift handovers, and incident investigations to support a strong safety culture.

Skills

Diesel Fitter

Heavy Equipment

Fault Diagnosis

Auto Electrical

Team Player

Education

Trade Qualification - Heavy Vehicle / Diesel Fitter

Tools

Schematics interpretation

Job description

Job Description

HD Fitter | Redpath Mining | OK Decline | 7/7 Roster | FIFO Perth | Permanent Full Time Role

At Redpath, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture built on safety, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe that every employee has a role to play in creating a healthy and safe workplace, and we invest in developing our people through ongoing training, support, and career development opportunities.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Diesel Fitter to join our maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety-focused tradesperson who enjoys working in a fast-paced workshop environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality maintenance outcomes.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance, breakdown repairs, and fault diagnosis on heavy mobile and fixed plant to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Supervise and provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to tradespersons and other maintenance personnel.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with company procedures, statutory requirements, and relevant regulations, while identifying and managing workplace risks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the workshop and work areas, and complete required maintenance documentation, including worksheets, oil sampling, and daily records.
• Actively participate in safety initiatives, including pre-starts, toolbox talks, maintenance meetings, shift handovers, and incident investigations to support a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment or Diesel Fitter trade qualification.
• Experience maintaining underground mining equipment, particularly heavy mobile plant.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with knowledge of auto electrical systems and the ability to interpret schematics.
• Current manual driver's licence and First Aid & CPR qualification.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and working effectively in a team environment.

Why Join Redpath?

This is a full time, long-term opportunity with excellent job security benefits:

• Competitive hourly rates + super paid on all hours
• Even time roster for true work life balance
• Ongoing training & OEM accredited trade courses
• Clear career progression pathways
• PPE provided
• Salary Sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $200)
• Employee Assistance Program - 4 free sessions annually for you and your family
• Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Service Milestone Bonuses: $3k at 5 years, $10k at 10 years, $15k at 15 years $20k at 20 years