Lead Fitter – Underground Mining, FIFO (7/7 Roster)

Careermine; Norseman; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Even time roster

Ongoing OEM training

Career progression

PPE provided

Salary sacrifice for super

Health insurance discount

Safety glasses reimbursement

EAP 4 sessions

Redzone rewards

Service milestone bonuses

Job summary

Redpath Mining is seeking an experienced Lead Hand Fitter to join the maintenance team on a FIFO Perth schedule. The role focuses on safety, quality workmanship, and delivering reliable maintenance outcomes.

You will lead a workshop team, plan and monitor maintenance activities, mentor tradespeople, and ensure compliance with procedures and regulations. A strong safety mindset and leadership ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment or Diesel Fitter with underground mining equipment experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills including fault finding, schematics interpretation, and auto electrical knowledge.
• Proven leadership with strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a team or independently following instructions.
• Current manual driver’s licence and First Aid & CPR qualification with a safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the workshop maintenance team, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality work; act independently when the Workshop Supervisor is absent.
• Plan, allocate, and monitor repairs, servicing, and scheduled maintenance with work orders; ensure procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to tradespersons and apprentices; assist with mechanical/hydraulic fault diagnosis and repair.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and operators; provide progress updates and equipment availability.
• Complete all required administrative tasks, including shift reports, documentation, goods receipt, and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Troubleshooting

Schematics

Auto electrical

Communication

Interpersonal

Driver's license

First Aid CPR

Education

Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment / Diesel Fitter

Job description

Redpath Mining is seeking an experienced Lead Hand Fitter to join the maintenance team on a FIFO Perth schedule. The role focuses on safety, quality workmanship, and delivering reliable maintenance outcomes.

You will lead a workshop team, plan and monitor maintenance activities, mentor tradespeople, and ensure compliance with procedures and regulations. A strong safety mindset and leadership ability are essential.