Underground Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter

Marble Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Site transport

Job summary

Marble Group is seeking an experienced underground HD Fitter for a major long-term mining project in Queensland. You will split time between hands-on maintenance and leading a small team, with an 80/20 on-tool to Leading Hand split, on a 2:2 roster and 12-hour shifts.

The role offers an excellent pathway into a permanent position with the contractor after 26 weeks, along with camp accommodation, meals, and daily transport to site, plus OEM training and opportunities for leadership or technical

Qualifications

• Experience as an underground HD Fitter with hands-on maintenance skills.
• Previous leadership, supervisory or Leading Hand experience.
• Underground hard-rock mining experience.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work autonomously underground.
• Current driver’s licence and safety-focused approach.
• Experience maintaining Sandvik underground equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete servicing, planned maintenance, diagnostics, breakdown repairs and general repairs.
• Provide hands-on maintenance support across underground workshop and field.
• Lead and mentor a team of HD Fitters and Auto Electricians.
• Coordinate workloads, planned maintenance and breakdown priorities to improve equipment availability.
• Support safety, quality, training and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Leadership

Fault finding

Autonomous work

Driver's license

Education

Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel/Mobile Plant trade qualifications

Tools

Sandvik drills

Volvo integrated tool carriers

Job description

This is a standout opportunity to join a well-known underground mining contractor on a major long-term project, with excellent earning potential and genuine career progression on offer.

• Up to $90.00ph + super during the initial 26-week contract through Marble
• Genuine pathway into a permanent role with the contractor after 26 weeks
• 2:2 roster consisting of seven days, seven nights and 14 days off
• Accommodation, meals and daily transport between camp and site provided
• Long-term project with OEM training and future leadership or technical progression available

The Role

Working within a small underground maintenance team, you'll spend approximately 80% of your time on the tools and 20% carrying out Leading Hand responsibilities. Your duties will include:

• Completing servicing, planned maintenance, diagnostics, breakdown repairs and general repairs
• Providing hands-on maintenance support across both the underground workshop and field
• Leading and mentoring a team of HD Fitters and Auto Electricians across daily maintenance activities
• Coordinating workloads, planned maintenance and breakdown priorities to improve equipment availability
• Supporting safety, quality, training and continuous improvement across the maintenance team

The Equipment

You'll work across a varied underground fleet, including:

• Sandvik drills, boggers and underground trucks
• Volvo integrated tool carriers
• Supporting underground light vehicles and ancillary equipment as required

Your Skills and Experience

You'll be an experienced underground HD Fitter who is comfortable remaining hands-on while supporting and leading a small team. You'll also have:

• Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant trade qualifications
• Previous leadership, supervisory or Leading Hand experience
• Underground hard-rock mining experience
• Strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work autonomously underground
• A current driver's licence and a safety-focused, reliable approach to work
• Experience maintaining Sandvik underground equipment, particularly drills, will be highly regarded.

The Roster and Camp

Enjoy an even-time roster with comfortable accommodation and everything provided while you're away for work.

• 2:2 roster consisting of seven days, seven nights and 14 days off
• 12-hour shifts, running approximately 5:30am to 5:30pm
• Private hotel-style room with an ensuite and access to local gym facilities
• Buffet-style breakfast and dinner provided, along with crib for each shift
• Daily shuttle bus to and from site, with travel taking approximately 25 minutes