Leading Hand - Heavy Diesel Fitter

Job Description

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We're chasing an experienced Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter to help lead our maintenance team at Foxleigh Mine. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring tradespeople, driving safe and efficient work practices, and staying hands-on with the tools.

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Working across both workshop and field maintenance, you'll coordinate day-to-day crew activities, support breakdown response, and keep our fleet performing at its best.

Big Pay. Strong Crew. \n

We're chasing an experienced Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter to help lead our maintenance team at Foxleigh Mine. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring tradespeople, driving safe and efficient work practices, and staying hands-on with the tools.

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Working across both workshop and field maintenance, you'll coordinate day-to-day crew activities, support breakdown response, and keep our fleet performing at its best.

What's In It For You \n

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• Attractive hourly rates + project bonus = Earn big $$
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• FIFO or DIDO options available on a 7/7 roster
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• Super paid on every hour worked + 190hrs annual leave
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• $5K Refer-a-Mate bonus (Trades only)
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• Camp accommodation and meals
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• Fortnightly Pay + Employee Discounts + Perks
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• Ongoing Career progression opportunities
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The Fleet \n

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• CAT 793C, 789C & 789D Trucks
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• D10T & D11T Dozers
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• 16M & 18M Graders
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• 779 Service Carts
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• 777 & 785 Water Carts
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What You'll Bring \n

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• Australian recognised trade qualification
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• Previous experience in a Leading Hand or senior fitter role
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• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability
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• Experience across workshop and field maintenance
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• Coal mining maintenance experience
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• Current Australian driver's licence
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• Standard 11 & Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain)
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• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and police clearance
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If you're ready to step into a leadership role with a good crew and solid earning potential, we want to hear from you.

Posted Date \n

01 Sep 2026

Location \n

Middlemount
\n QLD /Australia

Job Type \n

Full Time

Salary \n

Attractive Hourly Rates plus Project Bonus

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