Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter

Marble
QLDFull time

Listed 1 Sep 2026

Underground Heavy
Diesel Fitter

Industry

Mining

Salary/Rate

AU$80 - AU$85 per hour

Location

QLD

Type

Contract/Temp

Heavy Diesel Fitter needed for an underground contractor, N.QLD. 2:2 roster, charter FIFO, long-term role, strong crew & culture. Call Ellie today!

  • Secure a permanent position with a well known mining contractor
  • Training and development on offer with underground and surface machinery
  • FIFO from Brisbane / Townsville/ Cairns with full camp & accom provided on site

The Opportunity & Why Apply!

Got solid experience on heavy mobile equipment and want a roster that actually works with your life? This one's worth a look.

  • Well-respected contractor on a major N.QLD underground site
  • FIFO charter flights from Townsville or Brisbane
  • Experienced crew, strong safety culture, plenty of work
  • A 2:2 roster, across days and nights with 12-hour swing
  • Strong safety culture backed, good crews and plenty of work
  • Long-term position with real stability, not just a short-term fill-in

The Company

Join an established contractor with a strong reputation across Australia. Respected crews, well-resourced operation, and real opportunities to upskill on underground gear.

  • A culture built on respect, accountability and getting the job done right
  • Well-resourced maintenance operation, you'll have what you need to work safely and efficiently
  • Industry-leading safety systems backed up in practice by experienced leadership
  • Genuine opportunities to upskill across a broad range of underground equipment

The Site & Camp

You will stay at a nearby well-resourced camp plenty of amenities including:

  • Renovated mess with great meals and drinks
  • Air-conditioned rooms with en-suite facilities
  • 4G Telstra coverage
  • Pool, basketball, tennis and more
  • Regular social events

The Role

Join the maintenance crew keeping the fleet running with day-to-day responsibilities being:

  • Servicing, fault finding and breakdown response on mobile equipment
  • Component changeouts and scheduled maintenance
  • Diagnostics across heavy machinery
  • Accurate records and timesheets
  • Working safely and setting the standard

Your Value

Attitude goes a long way here, and if you're hands-on, reliable and ready to show up, this could be a solid fit.

  • Diesel trade qualification or relevant (must have experience on heavy earthmoving, open cut mining, civil gear)
  • Experience with underground hard rock mining equipment is highly advantageous
  • Good attitude and a willingness to get stuck into whatever the shift needs
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment mining medical and NPC
  • Current manual Australian driver's licence

Next Steps

Applications go straight to the maintenance superintendent, so don't wait. For the full site pack or a confidential chat, call Ellie on ************.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Ellie Smith | ******************** | ************ | ************

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To apply for the role click “APPLY”. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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