Lead Underground Fitter | Mine Equipment Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Even time roster

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression pathways

PPE provided

Discounted health insurance with BUPA

Reimbursement for prescription safety,

Employee Assistance Program

Redzone Rewards Program

Service milestone bonuses

Job summary

Leading Hand Fitter at Appin Mine with Redpath Mining is a full-time, permanent role overseeing a team of underground fitters and maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment. The position emphasizes safety, timely repairs, and coordination with site operations to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates hold a trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant, have underground mining experience, and can lead a shift roster in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant (essential).
• Extensive experience maintaining underground mining equipment.
• Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced mining environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work rotating rosters (e.g. 5/2 or site-specific).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of underground fitters on shift.
• Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Coordinate planned maintenance and breakdown response activities.
• Diagnose faults and ensure timely, quality repairs.
• Allocate work tasks and monitor team performance.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with site and statutory requirements.
• Complete maintenance reports, work orders, and documentation.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and workshop organisation.
• Liaise with supervisors and operations to minimise downtime.
• Promote strong safety culture and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy Diesel / Mobile Plant

Underground mining equipment

Fault diagnosis

Safety compliance

Valid driver’s licence

Rotating rosters

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant

Job description

Leading Hand Fitter at Appin Mine with Redpath Mining is a full-time, permanent role overseeing a team of underground fitters and maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment. The position emphasizes safety, timely repairs, and coordination with site operations to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates hold a trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant, have underground mining experience, and can lead a shift roster in a fast-paced environment.