Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter

Are you an experienced underground maintenance leader ready to take your career to the next level?

Make a real impact leading underground mobile maintenance activities at a growing gold mining operation, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient production while mentoring and developing a high-performing team.

On Offer:

  • Full-time, permanent position
  • Attractive remuneration package including base salary + site allowance + health allowance+ superannuation
  • Family orientated roster 8:6 / 7:7 
  • FIFO Perth or Residential Kalgoorlie/Kambalda
  • Modern camp facilities featuring ensuite rooms and a fully equipped gym.


What You'll Bring:

  • Previous experience in a Leading hand position with an underground mobile team and ability to coordinate planned and breakdown maintenance activities in the mining industry
  • Certificate III in Heavy Diesel Fitting (or equivalent trade qualification)
  • Current WA Manual "C" class driver's licence
  • Ability to pass pre-employment medical and DAS
  • Experience maintaining CAT and Sandvik equipment
  • 3+ years of previous experience working underground on heavy diesel equipment
  • Highly regarded: Experience with PRONTO, CAT ET and SIS Systems, air conditioning maintenance experience, confined space entry, dogging, forklift, working at heights certification.


MPI has roles available immediately - click Apply or get in touch for a confidential chat:

📞 Oisín – +61 8 9426 1565
📧 [email protected]



Unfortunately, MPI are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia and whom are currently in Australia.

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Oisin McNally

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