Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced Drill Fitter for a FIFO opportunity at Gudai-Darri. This field-based role requires strong CAT 6250 and CAT 6310 drill maintenance experience, excellent fault-finding capability, and the ability to work independently in a safety-focused mining environment.

What are you going to do 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on drilling equipment
  • Diagnose and repair faults on CAT 6250 and CAT 6310 drill fleets
  • Change feed cylinders and remove drill booms as required
  • Conduct inspections and component replacements
  • Complete maintenance documentation accurately
  • Ensure compliance with site safety standards and procedures
  • Work autonomously across the operation to minimise equipment downtime
  • Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to achieve production targets

Essential skills and knowledge

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Trade Certificate III in Heavy Diesel, Mobile Plant, Mechanical Trade, or equivalent
  • Minimum 4-5 years' experience as a Drill Fitter within mining operations
  • Proven experience working on CAT 6250 and CAT 6310 drill rigs (essential)
  • Current Manual C Class Driver's Licence
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
  • Experience changing feed cylinders and removing drill booms
  • Ability to work independently in a field service environment
  • Commitment to safety and operational excellence
  • Ability to pass site medical and pre-employment checks

What we offer 

  • FIFO from Perth
  • Immediate start
  • Thursday fly-in/fly-out schedule
  • Long-term ongoing opportunity

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact <Sneha Poranki at p.sneha@brunel.net or +61 8 9429 5645>.

Closing: 05 September 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

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Introductory conversation with Brunel

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