Mechanical Fitter (Light Vehicle)

XPS Materials Group; Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 on 7 off roster (Dayshift)

Permanent on-site camp facilities

Gym, pool, and tennis courts

Private health insurance

Hertz hire vehicle discount

Salary sacrifice flights, super andnov

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rolleston Open Cut is seeking a skilled Light Vehicle Mechanic to join the Maintenance team. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will service and repair light vehicles, medium trucks and ancillary mining gear, ensuring safety, reliability and high availability across the site.

You will work within a safety‑minded culture, enjoy a 7 on 7 off roster (dayshift), access on‑site camp facilities and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a light/medium mechanic is essential.
• Experience with 4WD light vehicles and medium rigid trucks.
• Familiarisation with mining legislation and coal industry preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled servicing and breakdown maintenance of light vehicles, trucks and ag tractors.
• Maintain ancillary mining equipment and equipment like pumps, generators, trailers.
• Support safety, reliability and performance across on-site facilities.
• Maintain onsite maintenance systems and ensure data integrity.
• Identify hazards and contribute to safe work practices.

Skills

Trade qualification

Vehicle maintenance

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Education

Light/Medium Vehicle Mechanic qualification

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Rolleston Open Cut is a 16Mtpa thermal coal mine located in the southern Bowen Basin in Central Queensland. With a long life of mine and low operating costs, the mine has a bright outlook. Since 2005, we have grown to become one of the largest surface mines in Australia, whilst continuing to foster a culture underpinned by safety, achievement, flexibility and teamwork to improve the skills of each and every person on the mine site every day. We are a hands-on team who all work together to meet our objectives. No job or day is the same with us, and we never miss an opportunity to share, learn and improve.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our dynamic and successful team. As a valued member of the Maintenance team and reporting directly to the Light Vehicle Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Scheduled servicing and Breakdown maintenance of Light Vehicles, Medium Trucks and Ag Tractors.
• Also required to perform maintenance & repairs to Ancillary Mining Equipment including Pit Pumps, Generators, Trailers, Trans-tanks and Lighting Plants.
• Delivering service and expertise required to sustain high levels of safety, availability, reliability and operational performance at the site accommodation village and other infrastructure on site;
• Be an enthusiastic and flexible team member with a strong work ethic and willingness to accept responsibility and be part of the Rolleston culture;
• Ensuring the health and safety of our people while meeting organisational goals and statutory compliance.
• Maintain our onsite maintenance systems and ensure the integrity of recorded data is compliant;
• Use your trade experience to perform maintenance activities in a team environment whilst ensuring safety and production targets are met efficiently;
• Liaise with key personnel and share ideas for overall improvement outcomes;
• Identify, assess and control workplace hazards;
• Have a genuine concern for safety of yourself and others;
• Committed to minimizing the impact of the environment.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant Trade Qualification as a light/medium mechanic is essential
• Experience with 4WD Light Vehicles, (Toyota Landcruiser, Hilux & Prado), Medium Rigid trucks, (Isuzu & Hino), and Ag Tractors, (John Deere & Massey Ferguson).
• Familiarisation and understanding of relevant legislation and experience in open cut mining and previous experience within the coal industry;
• Proven problem-solving skills, you will be successful in driving continuous improvement of plant performance whilst aligning with Rolleston’s Maintenance strategies.
• Excellent safety mindset with the ability to positively influence the culture at Rolleston;
• Relevant experience with SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• Delivering service and expertise required to sustain high levels of safety, availability, reliability and operational performance at the site accommodation village and other infrastructure on site;
• Be an enthusiastic and flexible team member with a strong work ethic and willingness to accept responsibility and be part of the Rolleston culture;
• Ensuring the health and safety of our people while meeting organisational goals and statutory compliance.
• Desirable skills – Brake Testing, Air Conditioning, Forklift, Medium/Heavy rigid licence, Non-slew Crane, previous experience with SAP or similar maintenance management systems.

About Rolleston Open Cut

We have worked hard to foster a culture that is guided by our People Values, to ensure our employees feel they belong, are recognised, feel valued and rewarded. Here are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Work life balance with 7 on 7 off roster, (Dayshift only) Highly competitive remuneration package
• BIBO options from Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Gladstone with additional routes under review (Wages only)
• Above award Annual Leave entitlement
• Permanent camp rooms in the village based on the mining lease
• Gym, pool, and tennis court facilities at a family friendly village
• Inclusive culture that promotes real change
• Passionate and dedicated leadership team
• Professional training and development opportunities, including upskilling, and education assistance for all positions
• Generous private health insurance benefit
• Fit for Life Program offers exclusive discounts and access to a range of educational tools to build the skills to help you remain fit for life.
• Hertz hire vehicle discount
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, super and novated leasing
• Employee Assistance Program through Converge International

Applications close 14 days from the date advertised.