Workshop Diesel Fitter

Marble Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking near Eagle Farm

Permanent, long-term role with sick/vo

Sick days and holidays

Job summary

Marble Group in Brisbane is seeking a Workshop Diesel Fitter to service underground mining equipment. You’ll work in a busy, national contractor environment, performing maintenance, rebuilds and diagnostics in a dedicated workshop.

This permanent, long-term role offers job security, sick leave and holidays, and a clear path to advance into site-based roles if desired. Parking available near Eagle Farm and a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be a trade-qualified Diesel Fitter with a relevant trade certificate.
• Experience on earthmoving or heavy equipment in a workshop.
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild underground mining equipment in the workshop.
• Prepare machines for deployment to mine sites.
• Perform servicing, diagnostics and fault-finding on UG mobile plant.
• Assist with parts identification, ordering and stock control.

Skills

Diesel fitting

Earthmoving equipment maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Trade certificate

Job description

This well-known, Tier 1 UG mining contractor has been operating in Australia for over a decade and boasts a broad portfolio of development, ground support and production contracts on a national basis. They're currently in the busiest period in the company's history, with work flowing in across multiple sites nationally - meaning genuine job security and plenty of opportunity for the right person to grow with the business.

The role

As a workshop Diesel Fitter, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of a broad range of underground mining equipment, working on machines before they head out to active mine sites. This is a fantastic way to build genuine underground mining industry exposure and experience without needing to jump straight into a FIFO role.

• Work with a close-knit team of experienced diesel fitters
• Work on a wide range of projects and machines across the business's national contract portfolio
• Major component change-outs and maintenance projects
• Preparing machines to be sent out to new and existing mining operations
• Servicing, breakdown diagnostics and fault-finding across a variety of earthmoving and UG mobile plant
• Assisting with parts identification, ordering and workshop stock control

Your value

You must be a trade qualified Diesel Fitter (relevant trade certificate essential) with experience working on earthmoving or heavy equipment in a workshop environment. You'll also bring:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and ideally rebuilds
• Earthmoving maintenance experience (highly regarded but not essential)
• High level of detail and ability to deliver quality work
• Team player with a great attitude towards work

The opportunity

This is a genuinely rare opportunity to secure a workshop-based role with a reputable, Tier 1 mining contractor, at a time when the business is busier than it's ever been. You will also enjoy:

• Convenient workshop location close to the city (near Eagle Farm), plus plenty of parking
• Permanent, long-term role with sick days and holidays
• The opportunity to work across a huge range of equipment and upskill on UG mobile plant
• A genuine pathway to transition from the workshop into site-based/mine roles down the track, for those who want it
• Long term job security with one of the busiest and most in-demand contractors in the industry right now

This is a great foot-in-the-door opportunity for someone with the right trade background looking to build a long-term career in underground mining.