Engineering Trades Australia is recruiting experienced
Heavy Diesel Fitters
,
Mobile Plant Mechanics
and
Auto Electricians
for multiple FIFO and Perth Metro opportunities across Western Australia's mining sector.
We're working with several established mining contractors and maintenance providers who have immediate requirements across underground mining operations and heavy maintenance workshops.
Whether you're looking for FIFO, Perth-based work, ongoing stability or your next long-term career move, we have multiple positions available to suit your experience and lifestyle.
What's In It For You?
✔ Immediate starts available
✔ FIFO & Perth Metro opportunities
✔ Up to
$90 per hour
✔ Salaried positions paying up to
$215,000 + Super
✔ Lifestyle rosters including:
2/2
8/6
7/7
7 Days / 7 Nights / 7 Off
✔ Ongoing work with genuine permanent opportunities
✔ Modern underground mining fleets and well-maintained workshops
✔ Career progression into Leading Hand and supervisory positions
✔ Join reputable mining contractors with strong safety cultures
Current VacanciesHeavy Diesel Fitters / Mobile Plant Mechanics
Underground Heavy Diesel Fitters
Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitters
FIFO Mobile Plant Maintenance Fitters
Perth Workshop Heavy Diesel Fitters
Auto Electricians
Underground Auto Electricians
Heavy Mobile Equipment Auto Electricians
FIFO & Perth Workshop opportunities
Equipment Experience We're keen to speak with candidates experienced on:
CAT
Komatsu
Sandvik
Epiroc
Hitachi
Liebherr
Volvo
Or similar heavy mobile mining equipment
Experience across underground or surface mining equipment will be highly regarded.
Your Day-to-Day Depending on the role, your responsibilities may include:
Breakdown maintenance and fault finding
Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
Component change outs




Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Electrical fault finding (Auto Electricians)
Machine rebuilds
OEM inspections
Maintaining equipment availability and reliability
Working safely within a production mining environment
What We're Looking For Heavy Diesel Fitters
Australian recognised Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant Mechanical Trade Qualification
Experience maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment
Robust diagnostics and fault-finding skills
Auto Electricians
Australian recognised Auto Electrical Trade Qualification
Experience working on heavy mining equipment
OEM diagnostic software and CANBUS experience highly regarded
Essential Requirements
Australian recognised trade qualification
Current Australian Driver's Licence (Manual preferred)
Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical
Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol screening
Strong commitment to safety
Ability to work well within a team
Underground experience is highly regarded, however candidates from
open pit mining, civil, quarrying, construction or heavy equipment backgrounds
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why Engineering Trades Australia?
Engineering Trades Australia is one of Australia's leading blue-collar recruitment specialists, supplying skilled trades and maintenance personnel to mining, construction and industrial projects nationwide.
When you apply, you'll have access to multiple opportunities through one application.
Our team will work with you to match your experience, preferred roster, location and career goals with the role that best suits you.
Whether you're chasing higher rates, a better roster, long-term security or your next FIFO opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants must have unrestricted Australian Working Rights to be considered.
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📌 Heavy Diesel Fitters & Auto Electricians (Perth)
🏢 Engineering Trades Australia
📍 Perth