Maintenance Diesel Fitter – Permanent

Batchfire Resources; Biloela; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential position in Biloela

Employee Home Purchase Scheme

Generous leave

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Batchfire Resources in Central Queensland seeks a skilled Diesel Fitter for a permanent, residential role at the Callide Mine near Biloela. You’ll diagnose, fault-find and repair heavy mining equipment across draglines, dozers, excavators, loaders and trucks, while performing scheduled maintenance to keep operations safe and productive.

Live locally and be home every night on a day/night roster. Enjoy 6 weeks annual leave plus 105 hours personal leave, a competitive salary package with super,

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised trade qualification.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Ability to pass a Coal Board Medical.
• Strong fault finding on heavy mining equipment.
• Reliability and team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on draglines, dozers, excavators, loaders and trucks.
• Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance.
• Support breakdown repairs to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with other trades in a safe, efficient manner.
• Identify improvement opportunities to boost safety and productivity.
• Uphold safe work practices and contribute to a positive safety culture.

Skills

Fault finding

Heavy earthmoving equipment experience

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Education

Australian-recognised trade qualification

Current C Class Driver Licence

Coal Board Medical

Job description

Join Batchfire Resources as a Diesel Fitter – Where your skills are valued and your lifestyle matters!

• Attractive salary package – $177,956.70 + super
• $36,800 Employee Home Purchase Scheme
• 6 weeks annual leave + 105 hours personal leave
• Lifestyle day/night roster – sleep in your own bed after every shift!
• Career progression & upskilling opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Residential position in Biloela – forget FIFO & camps!

Who are we?

At Batchfire Resources, we own and operate the historic Callide Mine in Central Queensland – a site that’s powered industries and communities since 1944. Located just outside the friendly town of Biloela (20km northeast), and 120km from Gladstone, we produce high-quality coal for both domestic and export markets.

About the role

We’re on the lookout for a skilled and safety-focused Diesel Fitter to join our dynamic Maintenance team. You’ll help keep the wheels turning (literally!) across our large open-cut operation.

In this role, you’ll:

• Perform diagnostics, fault finding and repairs on a wide range of heavy mining equipment – including draglines, dozers, excavators, loaders, and large truck fleets
• Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance to keep equipment running reliably and safely
• Support breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and keep production on track
• Work closely with other trades in a collaborative team environment
• Identify improvement opportunities and share your ideas to boost efficiency and safety on site
• Act as a role model for safe work practices and help create a positive, proactive safety culture

This is a permanent, residential role on a rotating day/night lifestyle roster – so you’ll enjoy your time off actually at home.

What makes this role stand out?

• Live locally and be home every night – no FIFO, no camp living
• Competitive pay + generous leave – enjoy a real work-life balance
• Variety of equipment & tasks – from routine servicing to complex diagnostics and breakdowns
• Grow your skills – structured training, development and opportunities to progress your career
• Supportive culture – work with people who genuinely care about safety and each other

What you’ll bring:

• Australian-recognised trade qualification
• Current C Class Driver Licence
• Ability to pass a Coal Board Medical
• Strong fault finding skills and solid experience on heavy earthmoving equipment in mining or similar industries
• Reliability, a team mindset and a commitment to doing quality work safely

Why Batchfire?

• Residential position in Biloela – thrive in a welcoming regional town
• Work on diverse and large-scale equipment across a historic mine site
• Career growth in a business that values your input and supports your development

Ready to bring your skills where they matter? If you’re looking for a long-term role with great people, real support and a roster that keeps you close to home.

Applications close 18 October 2026, please note, screening and interviews may commence prior to the advertised closing date.