Heavy Diesel Fitter - Workshop

Cimic; Mount Thorley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Overtime available

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave

Training & development

Salary sacrifice options

Discounts

Job summary

Thiess is seeking Heavy Diesel Fitters for our off-site rebuild facility at Mt Thorley. This workshop-based, dayshift role offers a clear path into site-based roles and a 5/2-4/3 roster.

You will assist with machine overhauls, component changes and general servicing while ensuring MDG15 compliance. All experience levels encouraged; relevant diesel fitter / heavy vehicle certs preferred.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Diesel Fitter or similar.
• Class C driver's licence.
• Post-trade experience in mining/heavy earth moving.
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Experience in maintenance, diagnostics, component change-outs and servicing of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine overhauls and component change-outs.
• Carry out general repairs and servicing.
• Ensure equipment is mine-site and MDG15 compliant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self motivation

General maintenance

Diagnostics

Education

Trade certificate in Diesel Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Tools

Caterpillar equipment

Komatsu equipment

On-highway trucks

Job description

About the role

Get paid Mine site rates whilst working in our off-site rebuild facility!

Thiess is looking for Heavy Diesel Fitters to fill positions at our off-site rebuild facility at Mt Thorley. This role will suit someone looking for a role that is predominately a dayshift Monday to Friday position where they will not be required to travel to or work on a mine site. Roster: 5/2-4/3 (4 weeks DS/ 2 weeks NS) Alternatively, it will also suit someone looking to get a start as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in the mining industry as Thiess can provide a pathway into a site-based role for candidates looking to upskill. In this role, you will:

• Assist with machine overhauls and component change out
• Carry out general repairs and servicing
• Carry out the necessary work to ensure equipment is mine-site and MDG15 compliant

About You

All experience levels are encouraged to apply, however, this position will ideally suit someone who has experience maintaining the following machinery:

• Caterpillar off-highway trucks
• Caterpillar tracked and ancillary equipment
• Komatsu tracked equipment
• On-highway rigid trucks i.e. Volvo, Hino etc

You will have:

• Relevant Trade Certificate - Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Mobile Plant Mechanic or similar
• Class 'C' Drivers licence
• Post-trade experience working in the mining and heavy earth moving industry
• Attention to detail
• Experience in general maintenance, diagnosis, component changed outs and servicing of heavy earth moving equipment
• Self motivation and a strong work ethic

What Thiess Can Do For You

• Permanent full-time positions - workshop based
• Competitive rates
• Overtime available with overtime rates paid
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Participation in the Black Coal Long Service Leave Scheme
• Thiess’ commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

About Us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more.