Maintenance Diesel Fitter – Field and Workshop Permanent

4 days ago

Gladstone Central QLD, Australia Batchfire Resources Pty Ltd Full time $36,800 - $172,773 per year

Join Batchfire Resources as a Diesel Fitter – Where your skills are valued and your lifestyle matters

Attractive salary package – $172,773 + super

$36,800 Employee Home Purchase Scheme

6 weeks annual leave + 105 hours personal leave

Lifestyle day/night roster – sleep in your own bed after every shift

Career progression & upskilling opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Residential position in Biloela – forget FIFO & camps

Who are we?

At Batchfire Resources, we own and operate the historic Callide Mine in Central Queensland – a site that's powered industries and communities since 1944. Located just outside the friendly town of Biloela (20km northeast), and 120km from Gladstone, we produce high-quality coal for both domestic and export markets.

About the role

We're on the lookout for a skilled and safety-focused Diesel Fitter to join our dynamic Maintenance team. You'll help keep the wheels turning (literally) across our large open-cut operation.

In this role, you'll:

> Perform diagnostics, fault finding and repairs on a wide range of heavy mining equipment – including draglines, dozers, excavators, loaders, and large truck fleets

> Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance to keep equipment running reliably and safely

> Support breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and keep production on track

> Work closely with other trades in a collaborative team environment

> Identify improvement opportunities and share your ideas to boost efficiency and safety on site

> Act as a role model for safe work practices and help create a positive, proactive safety culture

This is a permanent, residential role on a rotating day/night lifestyle roster – so you'll enjoy your time off actually at home.

What makes this role stand out?

  • Live locally and be home every night – no FIFO, no camp living
  • Competitive pay + generous leave – enjoy a real work-life balance
  • Variety of equipment & tasks – from routine servicing to complex diagnostics and breakdowns
  • Grow your skills – structured training, development and opportunities to progress your career
  • Supportive culture – work with people who genuinely care about safety and each other

What you'll bring:

  • Australian-recognised trade qualification
  • Current C Class Driver Licence
  • Ability to pass a Coal Board Medical
  • Strong fault finding skills and solid experience on heavy earthmoving equipment in mining or similar industries
  • Reliability, a team mindset and a commitment to doing quality work safely

Why Batchfire?

Residential position in Biloela – thrive in a welcoming regional town

Work on diverse and large-scale equipment across a historic mine site

Career growth in a business that values your input and supports your development

Ready to bring your skills where they matter?

If you're looking for a long-term role with great people, real support and a roster that keeps you close to home, apply now and join the team at Batchfire Resources.

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