Heavy Diesel Fitter

Stellar Recruitment; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonus 15%

Job summary

Stellar Maintenance is partnering with a major owner-operator to recruit experienced Underground Heavy Diesel Fitters for permanent FIFO roles across WA. You will maintain and repair a large fleet of underground mobile mining equipment, conducting planned maintenance, breakdown diagnostics, and major rebuilds.

The position offers long-term security, substantial earnings, and site-based allowances. Qualified candidates will have Australian recognised Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter trade

Qualifications

• Two years minimum mining experience on underground heavy mobile plant machinery.
• Australian recognised heavy diesel mechanic/fitter trade qualification required.
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and servicing on underground mobile plant fleet.
• Conduct breakdown diagnostics and fault finding.
• Execute component change-outs and major rebuilds.
• Maintain safe, high-quality workmanship across site operations.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Heavy equipment maintenance

Education

Australian recognised Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter trade qualification

Tools

CAT R1700/R2900

Sandvik LH & Drills

Volvo IT

Normet

Epiroc

Job description

Stellar Maintenance is recruiting on behalf of a major owner-operator for multiple permanent Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter opportunities across WA.

If you're looking for long-term job security, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to work on a modern mining fleet, we'd love to hear from you.

What's On Offer

• Permanent full-time employment
• FIFO from any Australian major city
• 2/1 or 2/2 rosters available
• $160,000-$215,000 + Super (depending on experience and roster)
• Short Term Incentive Bonus of up to 15% of your base salary, paid twice yearly
• Additional site, health & wellbeing and commuting allowances
• Salary sacrifice options for interstate flights
• Genuine long-term career progression with a major owner-operator

About the role:

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a large fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment, carrying out:

• Planned maintenance and servicing on underground mobile plant fleet
• Breakdown diagnostics and fault finding
• Component change-outs and major rebuilds
• Safe, high-quality maintenance across site operations

Experience we're looking for:

• Australian recognised Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter trade qualification
• Minimum 2 years' mining experience on underground heavy mobile plant machinery
• Strong experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment
• Proven diagnostic and fault-finding ability
• Experience on CAT (R1700, R2900, Sandvik (L&H and Drills), Volvo IT and Normet, Epiroc or similar OEM equipment
• Current C Class Driver's Licence

Compliance Requirements

• Current Australian work rights
• National Police Clearance (within 12 months)
• Pre-employment Medical (within 12 months), or willingness to complete one
• Ability to obtain all required site inductions and access

If you're ready to secure a permanent FIFO position with one of Australia's leading mining owner-operators.