The Opportunity & Why Apply
This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to secure a role within the mining industry at a well-established site in North QLD. Join a safety-focused, culture driven maintenance team working across underground and surface-based projects that will develop your skills and build a long-term career.
Gain experience across a range of surface and underground fixed maintenance projects including crushers, dewatering, venting and winders.
FIFO from Cairns and Townsville with charter flights, meals, and accommodation provided.
Lifestyle friendly 8:6 roster with a structured mix of day and night shifts.
Supportive team environment with strong mentoring and career progression opportunities.
Contemporary camp facilities, good food, plenty of amenities and a positive site / camp culture.
Long-term opportunity with a stable operation and strong mine life.
The Company
This a well-known underground mining company with a solid record of safety, reliability and investing in their people. Plus, this site is a large, modern operation with the infrastructure and leadership to back it up.
Major underground hard rock operation but have sites all throughout Australia.
Well maintained and supplied modern surface and underground workshops
Well-maintained fixed plant infrastructure and mobile fleet
Strong safety culture and a maintenance team that takes pride in equipment reliability
Genuine career development - internal progression is actively supported and encouraged.
The Role & Duties
Work as part of the maintenance team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of fixed plant and site infrastructure.



This role offers a mix of preventative maintenance, breakdown response, project work & more.
Rotate across 4 main departments for all round knowledge and hands on experience.
Servicing pumps, conveyors, crushers, screens, piping systems, valves, and associated infrastructure.
Completing preventative maintenance and scheduled shutdown work.
Attending breakdowns and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
Performing equipment inspections and reporting defects.
Working from technical drawings, maintenance schedules, and site procedures.
Assisting with installation projects, upgrades, and component change-outs.
Supporting both surface and underground infrastructure maintenance activities where required.
Travel & Roster
This role offers a structured FIFO arrangement designed to support a strong work-life balance. With charter flights included from the main point of hire to N.QLD.
FIFO from Cairns or Townsville - flights all organised and paid for.
Short bus transfer from airport to site with camp in close proximity as well.
8:6 roster across days and nights - 12 hour shifts.
Plenty of overtime available if wanted.
Camp
This camp is seriously well set up with genuinely comfortable rooms + good range of amenities.
Large private en-suite rooms with a good-sized bed,



TV, desk and storage + perm room allocation.
Plenty of variety of hot and cold meals for breakfast, lunch.
Gym, swimming pool, sports field, bar with beer, wine and beverages.
Camp shop stocking toiletries, clothing and essentials.
Telstra coverage on site and Wi-Fi available throughout camp.
Your Skills & Experience
To be successful you'll bring a strong mechanical background and a proactive approach to maintenance and safety. You'll ideally have:
Mechanical Fitter trade qualification (Cert III Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent).
Experience working on fixed plant, heavy industry, mining, manufacturing, processing, oil & gas, or similar.
Experience with pumps, conveyors, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, motors, and rotating equipment highly regarded.
Mining experience beneficial but not essential.
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and police clearance.
What's next?
Applications are being reviewed now for immediate processing and interviews with the Fixed Plant Maintenance team. To find out more or request a detailed site information pack, apply today or contact
Ellie Smith
on
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for a confidential discussion about this opportunity or other roles currently available.
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📌 Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter (Queensland)
🏢 Marble Recruitment
📍 Queensland