Leading Hand Diesel Fitter

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia Redpath Mining Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

BIG NEWS

TWO NEW SURFACE PORTALS WILL BE CONSTRUCTED BY REDPATH AT OUR OLYMPIC DAM PROJECT

Redpath has been awarded a significant new contract at Olympic Dam with BHP, for the construction of two new surface declines within the Southern Mining Area (SMA).

A fleet of state-of-the-art mining equipment

Your position as a Leading Hand heavy diesel fitter will see you working across the workshops, underground service bays with field, and breakdown work included, machinery consisting of a fleet of Sandvik Jumbos, Cable bolters, Loaders and Trucks, Normet Spray rigs, Agi Trucks and Charge up Rigs plus more.

Your duties will be varied and involve:

  • Undertaking scheduled and preventative maintenance, repairs, and fitting parts
  • Attending breakdowns, fault finding and diagnostic work, and providing technical support
  • Working within safety guidelines, policies, and procedures

FIFO from all Capital Cities.

Roster on Offer:2 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster, rotating day and night.

Your duties will be varied and involve:

  • Undertaking scheduled and preventative maintenance, repairs, and fitting parts
  • Attending breakdowns, fault finding and diagnostic work, and providing technical support
  • Working within safety guidelines, policies, and procedures

Your Value

The ideal candidate will come from a heavy vehicle background, develop or continue your career in underground mining.

  • Heavy vehicle/diesel fitting trade qualification
  • Hold a valid Australian Drivers Licence + able to obtain a National Police Check within 3 months
  • Able to contribute and work well within a supportive and dynamic crew culture
  • A work ethic and attitude in keeping with Redpath's motto Consider it done — safely.

The opportunity & why apply?

The position is full time and long-term with full job security, holidays and sick leave accrued. You will receive ongoing support and training and enjoy the following benefits:

  • Increased hourly rates + super paid on all hours.
  • Your desired even time roster to enjoy work life balance
  • Continual training, progression, and support to help you reach your goals in the industry.

In return you can expect

  • $3k in hand at 5 years service, $10k at 10 years, $15k at 15 years, $20k at 20 years
  • exclusive access to Redzone - Redpath's Employee Reward program which includes discounts or cash back to hundreds of retailers
  • Family friendly lifestyle roster
  • Opportunities to grow within the Redpath group domestically and internationally
  • Competitive hourly rate with annual leave, sick leave
  • PPE provided
  • Modern Camp Facilities
  • Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
  • Discounted health insurance with BUPA
  • Business improvement and innovation rewards
  • Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200)
  • Employee Assistance (4 sessions per annum), well-being assistance that's free for all the family
  • Investment in training in OEM Accredited Trade Courses

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