DIESEL FITTER - MINE SITE!
MacKellar Group
- Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
- Engineering & Maintenance
- Middlemount
- Permanent / Full Time
- Up to $79ph DIDO/FREE BIBO from Mackay/Rockhampton | 7/7 Rotating Roster
- PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY | OPTIONAL OVERTIME AVAILABLE
- Long term project with well-established workshop facilities | Meals, Camp, PPE
Join MacKellar
With over 50 years of experience in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar is a trusted name in the resources sector, delivering maintenance and equipment solutions across some of Australia's leading operations.
As part of our long-standing partnership at Middlemount Mine, we're seeking experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters and Plant Mechanics to join our maintenance team. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent earning potential, a balanced roster and long-term career stability.
What's on Offer
- Competitive rates up to $79ph + super
- Superannuation paid on every rostered hour
- Permanent full-time employment
- 7/7 rotating roster (days and nights)
- Overtime opportunities available
- Camp accommodation and meals provided
- Tools and PPE supplied
- Salary packaging options available
- Long-term project security
- Modern workshop facilities and well-maintained equipment
The Opportunity
Working within a high-performing maintenance team, you will be responsible for maintaining fleet reliability and equipment availability across a large mobile mining fleet. Your contribution will be critical to ensuring equipment remains safe, productive and operationally ready.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing scheduled servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs efficiently
- Completing component replacements, overhauls and major rebuilds
- Responding to breakdowns and minimising equipment downtime
- Identifying maintenance improvements to maximise fleet performance
- Completing maintenance documentation and compliance requirements
- Working collaboratively with operations and maintenance personnel
- Adhering to all site safety standards, policies and procedures
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Fitter or Plant Mechanic
- Proven post-trade experience within mining, civil or heavy industry environments
- Strong experience maintaining heavy earthmoving or mining equipment
- Current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical, or the ability to obtain
- Current Queensland Driver's Licence
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship
Why MacKellar
MacKellar has proudly supported operations at Middlemount Mine since 2015, providing comprehensive maintenance services and a large equipment hire fleet. Our success is built on experienced people, quality equipment and a culture focused on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Guided by our values of Integrity, Caring, Respect and Courage, we provide long-term opportunities where our people can build rewarding careers while working alongside industry-leading teams.
If you're looking for a permanent role with excellent rates, roster balance and long-term stability, we'd love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.