Diesel Fitter

George Fisher Mine, Mobile Asset Maintenance
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
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Mount Isa Mines are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Diesel Fitter to join the Mobile Fleet team at George Fisher Mine. Reporting to the Mobile Fleet Supervisor, this position is residential in Mount Isa and requires you to work a 7 on / 7 off, day and night shift roster, providing grounds for an excellent work-life balance.

Mount Isa
Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in Northwest Queensland. Mount Isa Mines attracts the best people from all over Australia and the world who are drawn to working for a high-calibre mining operation with the added benefit of a comfortable residential-based work arrangement.

We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being. We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at

Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.

The Role
We are looking for an experienced, results-focused and ambitious individual to join us in a role of a Diesel Fitter with the Mobile Fleet team at George Fisher Mine. Reporting to the Mobile Fleet Supervisor, you will have the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, working in a dynamic and challenging environment with a high focus on planned maintenance. The ideal person will be required to participate in all aspects of fleet maintenance, including; routine maintenance, corrective repairs and breakdowns.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing heavy fleet maintenance work, as well as breakdown repairs;
• Undertaking planned maintenance tasks as instructed;
• Project work as required;
• Working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary trade team;
• Demonstrating a high standard of professional workmanship;
• Planned maintenance activities on assets such as Sandvik, Caterpillar, Volvo and Normet;
• Contributing to continuous improvement opportunities;
• Maintaining and improving OH&S and overall operational standards in the workplace;
• Mentoring apprentices.

You will have the following skillset and attributes:

• Trade qualified Diesel Fitter;
• High risk work licence, Working at Heights and Confined Space, forklift licence, overhead gantry crane;
• Mining experience preferred but not essential;
• Excellent trouble-shooting & problem solving skills;
• Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail;
• Good time management skills and able to work well under pressure;
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment;
• Good communication skills;
• Willingness and ability to learn new processes;
• Hold a current Australian Manual Drivers Licence;
• Experience in SAP would be an advantage or similar system;
• Experience in Excel would be an advantage.

Benefits Glencore offer the successful candidate for this position:

• $10K Sign On Bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive Remuneration packaged with 12% superannuation;
• Paid relocation inclusive of 12 weeks furnished transit accommodation;
• Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through
• Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs;
• Fantastic professional development opportunities with Professional External Education Assistance, leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and more; and unrivalled career opportunities.

For more information, please contact:
Leanne Kretschmann at

Applications close:
8am, Wednesday 8 th October 2025