Introduction

Our client with more than 30 years experience within the underground mining field is currently looking for multiple Drill Fitters to join their team!

Details:

  • Location - FIFO from Perth TO Kalgoorlie
  • Roster - flexible rosters on offer
  • Pay rates - $75 to $95/hour + super based on previous experience

What are you going to do

Duties:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing of underground mobile mining equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and diesel-related faults.
  • Perform breakdown maintenance and fault finding.
  • Complete component change-outs, repairs and overhauls as required.
  • Conduct inspections and identify potential equipment issues before failures occur.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete relevant documentation.
  • Work safely and in accordance with site procedures, maintenance standards and statutory requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with the underground maintenance and operations teams.
  • Provide effective troubleshooting and technical support to maintain equipment availability.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Previous Sandvik experience
  • Previous underground mining experience essential
  • A Heavy Diesel Mechanic/HD Fitter/Mobile Plant Technician Trade Qualification
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing underground mobile mining equipment.
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Experience with planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.
  • Strong understanding of hydraulic, diesel and mechanical systems.

What we offer

  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

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 Olivia on 08 9429 5652 or o.ashworth@brunel.net

Closing: October 17, 2026

Do you have any questions about this vacancy?

Vacancy reference: CR-301809

OA

Corporate recruiter

Olivia Ashworth

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