Lead a High-Performing Team | Modern Fleet | Full-Time Permanent Role

Titeline Drilling is a leading exploration drilling contractor operating across Australia and internationally. We pride ourselves on maintaining a modern fleet, investing in quality equipment, and building a culture where our people are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Leading Hand to join our team, supporting projects primarily throughout Victoria.

If you're a hands-on trade-qualified leader who thrives on keeping equipment operating at peak performance while mentoring others, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Workshop-based position with some site travel required
- Modern fleet of drill rigs, trucks and support equipment
- Strong safety culture and supportive leadership team
- Career development opportunities within a growing business
- Work with a company that genuinely values its people

About the Role

As the Maintenance Leading Hand, you will lead a skilled maintenance team responsible for ensuring our fleet remains safe, reliable and operational. You'll play a key role in planning maintenance activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting the performance of our operations.

Sandvik, UDR, KWL, Boart Longyear and EDM drilling/rod handling equipment

MAN trucks

Toyota light vehicles

Modern support and auxiliary equipment

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and develop a team of mechanical and electrical maintenance personnel.
- Coordinate and oversee maintenance, repairs and equipment overhauls.
- Monitor fleet reliability and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.




- Review maintenance performance and provide regular reporting to management.
- Plan upcoming overhauls and maintenance requirements to minimise downtime.
- Manage spare assets and critical inventory availability.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and service providers.
- Conduct field visits to support site-based maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with company, client and statutory safety requirements.
- Support maintenance budgeting, workforce planning and resource allocation.
- Drive high standards of workmanship, productivity and team performance.

What We're Looking For

- Trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Fitter or similar qualification.
- Previous experience in a maintenance leadership, supervisor or leading hand role.
- Strong understanding of drilling equipment and heavy mobile plant maintenance.
- Experience with Sandvik, UDR, Boart Longyear or EDM equipment highly regarded.
- Exceptional safety focus and commitment to workplace standards.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Competent computer skills (experience using maintenance management systems, digital work orders, Purchasing Systems and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Current driver's licence.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening (for mine site access).

Why Titeline Drilling?

At Titeline, our people are the foundation of our success. We offer an innovative, skilled, team-focused environment where your expertise is respected, your ideas are valued, and your contribution has a direct impact on our operations.

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