Diesel Fitter - Excavator Leading Hand

Your new company

MacKellar Group has partnered with Middlemount Coal since 2015, providing a BIG equipment hire fleet with full maintenance service at the Middlemount Coal mine site.

We are an industry leader in the mining and civil earthmoving industries with over 50 years’ experience and operate a large fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment across Australia. We take pride in our people, our safety culture and maintaining our equipment to a high standard.
 
We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand (Liebherr Excavators) to join our growing and well-established operation at Middlemount Mine
  
Why MacKellar 

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience + super paid on all hours + optional overtime available! 
• 7/7 day shift only roster for a better work-life balance 
• Permanent opportunity with meals, camp accommodation and PPE provided
• Long term project with well-established workshop facilities 
• DIDO / FREE BIBO from Mackay/Rockhampton.

Your new role

• Lead Excavator Shutdown maintenance activities - work on Liebherr diggers! 
• Ability to 7/7 day shift 
• Execute planned repairs within time and cost requirements
• Be self-motivated and able to direct a team
• Be committed to procedure based preventative maintenance.

What you'll need to succeed

• Trade qualified with post-trade experience in the mining industry (Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter or Plant Mechanic)
• Prior experience in Excavator Shutdowns
• Current Coal Board Medical & Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Queensland driver licence

If you’re an experienced Excavator Shutdown Leading Hand with an excellent work ethic, attitude and safety conscious approach, then we want to talk to you.

We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Only those with the relevant experience and qualifications will be contacted.