LV & Auxiliary Maintenance Leading Hand

Regis Resources; Western Australia; Remote; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Employee service awards

Employee referral incentive

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Competitive salary with incentives

Job summary

Regis Resources is seeking an experienced LV & Auxiliary Maintenance Leading Hand to lead a team of LV Mechanics and contractors on a site-based, 8:6 FIFO roster (ex-Perth). You will coordinate daily maintenance, diagnose faults, manage work priorities and support preventive maintenance programs to uphold safety and site standards.

You will mentor team members, maintain records, collaborate with planners, and ensure tools and spaces are organized and compliant with policy while driving

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in Automotive Engineering.
• Extensive experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing light vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership in mining or heavy industry environments.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily activities of LV & Auxiliary Maintenance staff to ensure high performance.
• Develop and manage staff rosters; arrange shift coverage for planned/unplanned absences.
• Act as primary contact for staff queries and operational issues.
• Lead daily prestart meetings and provide clear daily direction.
• Train, mentor and support LV & Auxiliary Maintenance staff.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with planners to implement maintenance and repair strategies.
• Regularly inspect work areas for hazards and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment logs.
• Inspect, service and repair light vehicles and auxiliary equipment per plan.

Skills

Leadership experience

Diagnostic skills

Planning prioritisation

Safety leadership

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Manual driver's licence

Education

Trade qualifications in Automotive Engineering

Job description

• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Outstanding opportunity to work with a high performing gold business
• Site based | 8:6 FIFO – Permanent position

Regis Resources is an ASX 100-listed Australian gold producer with a market capitalisation of approximately $5 billion. The Company operates a large-scale portfolio of open pit and underground mines in Western Australia and continues to progress a pipeline of development and exploration opportunities. Regis’ assets include the 100% owned Duketon Gold Project and a 30% interest in the Tropicana Gold Project. The portfolio is further supported by the highly attractive 2.7Moz McPhillamys development opportunity in New South Wales.

Regis has delivered consistent operational performance, driving record cash generation and strong profitability in recent years. This performance and the strength of the portfolio underpin the Company’s purpose of growing long-term value for shareholders, our people, and our communities by mining safely and responsibly.

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced LV & Auxiliary Maintenance Leading Hand to join our Maintenance team.

Reporting to the LV & Auxiliary Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of LV Mechanics and contractors while ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance of the site's light vehicle fleet and auxiliary equipment.

In this hands‑on leadership role, you will coordinate daily maintenance activities, conduct fault diagnosis and repairs, manage work priorities, and support the planning and execution of preventative maintenance programs. You will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, mentoring team members, maintaining accurate maintenance records, and ensuring equipment is maintained to manufacturer and site standards.

This is a site-based role, working on an 8:6 FIFO roster (ex-Perth).

About the Role

• Oversee and coordinate daily activities of LV & Auxiliary Maintenance staff, ensuring effective team collaboration and high standards of performance
• Collaborate with the LV & Auxiliary Maintenance Supervisor to develop and manage staff rosters, arranging shift coverage for planned and unplanned absences
• Act as the primary point of contact for staff queries, operational issues, and AREA‑related concerns
• Conduct daily prestart meetings and provide clear direction for the day’s tasks
• Train, mentor, and support new LV & Auxiliary Maintenance, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Provide role modelling and supervision to ensure all team members adhere to company policies, procedures, and standards
• Identify and elevate any ongoing issues
• Work closely with planners to develop and implement effective maintenance and repair strategies
• Regularly inspect work areas for potential hazards, damage, and defects to ensure a safe and efficient environment
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and workspaces are kept clean, organized, and well‑maintained
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of light vehicles according to scheduled plans
• Service and maintain auxiliary equipment as per planned schedules to ensure optimal performance
• Identify and troubleshoot faults or breakdowns in light vehicles and auxiliary equipment
• Assess and estimate the time, materials, and resources needed to complete repair and maintenance tasks
• Manage the procurement of spare parts and materials to support ongoing maintenance activities
• Keep accurate records of all vehicle servicing, repairs, and maintenance activities

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Trade qualifications in Automotive Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing light vehicles and auxiliary equipment
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a mining, heavy industry, or maintenance environment
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Sound planning, organising, and task prioritisation abilities
• A commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement
• Effective communication and team mentoring capabilities
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• A current manual driver's licence

What we can offer:

• Collaborative work environment where your input matters
• Employee service awards and employee referral incentive
• Supportive and highly experienced leadership team
• Wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters (EAP)
• Competitive salary with annual incentives

As Regis Resources continues its evolution from mid‑tier gold miner to a leading Australian gold producer, this is a unique opportunity to join Regis. We pride ourselves on building a team first culture that is focused on high‑performance, growth, profitability and success within a Zero Harm working environment.

Your own career pathway is vitally important, and we will work with you to provide opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that our People bring, and we encourage anyone with a diverse background to apply.

Prospective candidates must have the right to work and live in Australia for this position.