Fitter Leading Hand

LEADING HAND HEAVY DIESEL FITTER – Underground Mining –  Northparkes E22 NSW

FIFO & DIDO options available - 14/14 Roster 

Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe.

With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpaths dynamic teams apply ever-evolving best practices to optimize safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees - the heart of our company's success

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Leading Hand Diesel Fitter will coordinate and participate in the maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, and repairs of underground mobile mining equipment while providing day-to-day leadership to the maintenance team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supervising a team of maintenance personnel
• Performing scheduled and breakdown maintenance on Sandvik underground equipment
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic, and auto electrical faults
• Coordinating daily maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to tradespeople and apprentices
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the maintenance department
• Promoting and maintaining Redpath's strong safety culture

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Australian recognised Trade Qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Senior Diesel Fitter, or Supervisory Tradesperson within underground mining
• Strong experience maintaining Sandvik underground mobile equipment
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills across heavy mobile plant
• Sound understanding of underground mining operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Ability to work effectively within a 14/14 roster arrangement
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Desirable 

• Underground mining experience
• HR Driver's Licence
• High Risk Work Licences
• Working at Heights certification
• Confined Space Entry certification
• First Aid qualifications

BENEFITS 

• Long-term opportunity on a major gold mining project

• Competitive rates and conditions

• Work with a global mining contractor with a strong commitment to safety

• Join a supportive and experienced maintenance team

• Opportunities for ongoing training, development and career progression

• Be part of a team where your skills directly contribute to safe and reliable mine operations

• Competitive remuneration packages
• 14/14 lifestyle rosters
• FIFO and DIDO from the East Coast of Australia

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Leading Hand HD Fitter with underground experience and you’re looking for a stable, long‑term opportunity with a respected contractor, we want to hear from you. 

All applicants Must have Australian Work Rights to apply for this position.

Apply now to join the Redpath team.