Motor Mechanic

Glencore Australia; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

12% superannuation

Professional development

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking a qualified Motor Mechanic for George Fisher Mine, Mount Isa. The position involves routine maintenance, repairs and servicing of mobile equipment in a challenging underground mining context, with both team-based and independent work.

You will work a 7 on 7 off roster, have a strong safety focus and opportunities for professional development. Residential living is supported, with home every night.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification – Motor Mechanic is required.
• Current manual driver's license is required.
• Holding a Refrigeration Handling Licence is highly regarded.
• Experience in repairing mobile equipment and strong trouble-shooting skills are essential.
• Mining or heavy industry experience is highly regarded.
• Multiple licences (HR/MR, Working at Heights, Confined Space, forklift) are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs and servicing on mobile equipment.
• Carry out planned maintenance on assets including light trucks and equipment.
• Complete breakdown repairs with a focus on safety and quality.
• Work independently or in a multi-disciplinary team within a dynamic environment.
• Mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support site safety standards and achieve production targets.

Skills

Motor Mechanic trade

Manual driver's license

Refrigeration Licence

Repair mobile equipment

Safety conscious

Mining experience

High risk work licence

Working at Heights

Confined Space

Forklift licence

MR/HR licence

Troubleshooting

Team player

Communication skills

Learn new processes

SAP experience

Excel experience

Education

Trade qualification – Motor Mechanic

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

George Fisher Mine, Mobile Asset Maintenance

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Reference No: 104565

Mount Isa Mines are currently seeking qualified Motor Mechanics at George Fisher Mine. This opportunity provides an array of varied opportunities in a complex underground mining environment with new, diverse experiences for a qualified tradesperson, along with benefits of residential living and ability to be home each night.

Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in Northwest Queensland. Mount Isa Mines attracts the best people from all over Australia and the world who are drawn to working for a high‑calibre mining operation with the added benefit of a comfortable residential‑based work arrangement.

We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well‑being. We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au

Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.

The Role

We are looking for an experience Motor Mechanic with a strong involvement in all aspects of maintenance, including routine maintenance, repairs and servicing to join us in the Mobile Maintenance department at George Fisher Mine. In this role you will carry out routine scheduled maintenance tasks, trouble shooting and completing breakdown repairs. You will have the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, working in a dynamic and challenging environment with a high focus on planned maintenance by working within a team and promoting site safety standards and ensuring the highest standards of work are conducted and maintained.

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, you will have the ability to make decisions, work to meet deadlines and exceptional communication skills. The roster for this role is on a 7 on 7 off day and night continuous shift.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary trade team
• Demonstrating a high standard of professional workmanship
• Performing light fleet maintenance work, as well as breakdown repairs
• Planned maintenance activities on assets including but not limited to, Toyota’s, Isuzu as well as light trucks, buses and small trailers
• Contributing to continuous improvement opportunities
• To deliver personnel and equipment to job sites and return surplus equipment to stores.
• To assist in achieving budgeted development and production KPIs by performing varied tasks.
• To contribute positively to the team environment, operate safely and assist with delivery of production targets within budget
• Mentoring apprentices.
• Project work as required

As the successful candidate, you will have the following skillset and attributes:

• Trade qualification – Motor Mechanic
• Hold a current manual driver’s license
• Holding a current Refrigeration Handling Licence is highly regarded.
• Experience in repairing mobile equipment
• Positive attitude and high safety standards
• Mining or heavy industry experience will be highly regarded
• Holding High risk work licence, Working at Heights and Confined Space, forklift licence, MR or HR licence;
• Excellent trouble-shooting & problem solving skills;
• Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail;
• Good time management skills and able to work well under pressure;
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment;
• Good communication skills;
• Willingness and ability to learn new processes;
• Experience in SAP would be an advantage or similar system;
• Experience in Excel would be an advantage.

Benefits Glencore offer the successful candidate for this position:

• $10K Sign On Bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive Remuneration packaged with 12% superannuation;
• Paid relocation inclusive of 12 weeks furnished transit accommodation;
• Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through
• Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs;
• Fantastic professional development opportunities with Professional External Education Assistance, leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and more; and unrivalled career opportunities.

For further information: Bec McManus on 0427 559 840

Applications close: 8:00am Wednesday 7th October 2026