Underground HD Fitter

Gold Industry Group; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frequent flyer points

Site allowance 6%

Private health allowance

Quarterly bonus 10%

Long service leave

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking an Underground HD Fitter for our Mobile Maintenance team at Granny Smith in Laverton, WA. This FIFO role from Perth operates an 8/6 roster, covering both day and night shifts to support an active underground fleet and modern workshops.

You will bring heavy mechanical trade qualifications, underground mining experience, and strong diagnostic skills to provide reliable servicing and repairs across CAT, Epiroc and Sandvik equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining environment, preferably underground.
• Proven mechanical experience on heavy mining equipment including servicing, fault finding and repair.
• Ability to interpret hydraulic systems and schematics.
• Exposure to SAP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service underground mining equipment across the fleet.
• Perform preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Interpret hydraulic schematics and systems for repairs.
• Support underground and surface workshops as needed.

Skills

Mining experience

Hydraulic systems

Preventative maintenance

Fault finding

Schematic interpretation

Underground mining

Education

Australian recognised Heavy Mechanical Trade Qualification or Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Granny Smith Gold Mine, Laverton WA
• Owner-operated site, investing heavily in modern mining technology and equipment
• FIFO from Perth, working an 8/6 7/7 roster, dayshift and nightshift

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an Underground HD Fitter to join our Mobile Maintenance team at Granny Smith. If long term stability and job security are important to you, this is your opportunity to secure your future with a leading global gold producer.

What’s on Offer

• Direct 1 hour flight from Perth to Laverton, earning frequent flyer points
• Competitive salary package including 6% site allowance and private health allowance
• Quarterly operations bonus, up to 10% annually
• Attractive leave entitlements, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, parental leave and more
• Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)
• Quality camp with recent upgrades and a wide range of amenities
• Work across a modern underground fleet made up of CAT, Epiroc and Sandvik equipment
• State-of-the-art underground and surface workshops with overhead cranes, concrete floors, specialised tooling and a well-stocked parts store to keep you moving
• Career progression pathways, plus OEM training and upskilling opportunities
• Referral bonus program – earn $10,000 for every successful referral

Skills & Qualifications

• Australian recognised Heavy Mechanical Trade Qualification or Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology
• Automotive Air Conditioning Licence desirable
• High Risk Licences including Forklift, EWP, Basic Rigging and Dogging desirable
• Valid WA Manual Driver’s Licence at minimum
• Experience working in a mining environment, preferably underground
• Proven mechanical experience on heavy mining equipment across servicing, preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair work, with the ability to interpret hydraulic systems and schematics
• Exposure to SAP desirable

Whilst we recognise not everyone will tick every box, we strongly encourage tradespeople with experience working on heavy mining equipment across surface/ open pit mining operations to apply, including those who have recently completed their apprenticeship.

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.