Leading Hand Fitter

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

Job Description

Leading Hand Fitter | Appin Mine | Redpath Mining

Full‑Time, Permanent

The Redpath Effect

Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe.

With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpaths dynamic teams apply ever‑evolving best practices to optimize safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees - the heart of our company's success

Responsibilities

Role Overview

An experienced Leading Hand Fitter is required to support maintenance operations at Appin Mine. This role provides hands‑on leadership, overseeing a team of fitters while ensuring safe, efficient maintenance of underground mobile equipment.

Key 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

Qualifications

Requirements

• 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)

Why Join Redpath

• Redpath offers a stable, long-term opportunity where your contribution is valued and your development is supported.
• Competitive hourly rates with super paid on all hours worked
• Even time roster supporting work-life balance
• Ongoing training and OEM-accredited development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• PPE provided
• Salary sacrifice options including superannuation and novated leasing
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Redzone Rewards Program offering discounts and cashback
• Service milestone bonuses: $3,000 (5 years), $10,000 (10 years), $15,000 (15 years), $20,000 (20 years)