Heavy Diesel Fitter

Marble · SA · Full time
Posted 13d ago

Heavy Diesel Fitter

Marble
SA

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Full time

~$148k - $168k(Estimated)
AU$75 - AU$85 per hour
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • FIFO UG Mechanical role in South Australia on a 2:2 roster.
  • Strong pay with interstate flights and modern camp facilities.
  • Long-term career opportunity with ongoing training and development.

Heavy Diesel Fitter

Industry

Mining

Salary/Rate

AU$75 - AU$85 per hour

Location

SA

Type

Full Time

FIFO UG Mechanical role in SA on a 2:2 roster. Strong pay, interstate flights, modern camp & long-term career security

  • Secure FIFO role with a highly regarded underground mining contractor
  • Long-term career opportunity with strong job security and progression
  • Ongoing training, development and upskilling on modern UG equipment

The Company

This globally established mining contractor delivers large-scale mining projects across Australia and internationally. Known for its strong safety culture and long-term contracts, the business provides stable employment and clear career pathways for its workforce.

What the company offers:

  • Extensive training and development programs
  • Long-term employment stability with progression opportunities
  • Strong safety systems and industry-leading standards

The Site and FIFO

The operation is a large underground hard rock mine located in regional South Australia, approximately one hour's flight from Adelaide. Backed by a multi-year contract, the site provides a high-quality FIFO experience.

Site features include:

  • Modern, well-appointed camp facilities including gym and wet mess
  • Camp located close to the mine to minimise daily travel
  • High-quality catering and food standards
  • 2:2 roster - days, then nights, followed by 14 days off
  • Interstate flights provided from major capital cities

The Role and Duties

You will be part of an experienced trades team working across both the workshop and underground environments, supporting a diverse fleet of UG mining equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Surface and underground workshop maintenance including servicing, repairs, PMs, scheduled maintenance and breakdown response
  • Field service work including diagnostics, fault finding, repairs and problem-solving
  • Working on a variety of underground equipment including development drills, load & haul machinery, ground support and charge-up equipment

Roster & Hours

  • 2:2 roster consisting of 7 days, 7 nights, followed by 14 days off
  • 12-hour shifts on a Wednesday-to-Wednesday swing
  • Fly to site on Day -1 (Tuesday) and stay in camp prior to commencing day shift at 6:00am
  • Fly home Wednesday morning at approximately 8:00am, with interstate connections arranged where required

Your Value

You will hold a recognised mechanical trade qualification and have current or recent experience working in underground hard rock mining.

You will also bring:

  • Exposure to drills, boggers, trucks and/or ground support equipment
  • Ability to work effectively in both workshop and field environments
  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when required
  • Capability across mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical fault finding
  • A strong safety-first mindset and commitment to site protocols

The Opportunity

This is an excellent chance to secure a FIFO position in South Australia on a family-friendly 2:2 roster with all flights provided, while continuing to build your underground mining career.

What's on offer:

  • Access to a broad range of training and upskilling opportunities
  • Career development with a well-established mining contractor
  • Supportive environment focused on long-term progression
  • Long-term role with permanency after 6 months on contract
  • $75.00 - $83.00ph + super (6-month contract via Marble)

What's Next?

Applications are being reviewed and shortlisted. Apply now for further details or contact Lachlan Webster on ************ at Marble for a confidential discussion.

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Skills

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Charge-up equipmentDevelopment drillsElectrical fault findingField service workGround support equipmentHydraulic fault findingIndependent workLoad & haul machineryMechanical trade qualificationMechanical, hydraulic, electrical skillsSafety-first mindsetTeamworkTroubleshooting and diagnosticsUnderground mining equipmentWorkshop maintenance

Licenses & certifications

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Trade qualification in mechanical fitting or equivalent

Perks & benefits

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Extensive training and development programsHigh-quality catering and food standardsLong-term employment stability

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