Mobile Maintenance Leading Hand – Underground Mining - Cablebolt Division
We are seeking
Mobile Maintenance Leading Hand
to support day‐to‐day underground mobile plant maintenance operations within the Cablebolt division onsite at a remote WA Gold Mine.
This role is ideal for a hands‐on leader who thrives in a fast‐paced mining environment and is committed to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
About Us
Optimus Fleet BI Pty Ltd is a family‐owned employment group supplying high‐quality maintenance and operational personnel across Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia.
We partner with leading mining and civil clients and pride ourselves on communication, reliability and supporting our people on and off site.
Let Optimus Fleet BI help you turn the page into your next chapter.
About the Role
Working closely with the Site Supervisor, you will coordinate and execute maintenance activities to ensure production targets, statutory requirements, and preventative maintenance schedules are met.
You'll lead a small team, drive safe work practices, and maintain strong communication across maintenance and production departments.
This is a 2/2 FIFO Roster out of Perth.
Interstate flights can be negotiated into rate.
$120 per hour plus super on all hours.
ABN rates are available.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise underground activities, including drill operations (Cablebolt exposure preferred)
Oversee and manage a small onsite workshop, including maintenance personnel
Lead a small team of operators and fitters
Prioritise maintenance tasks to meet production and operational requirements
Ensure protected work methods are implemented and followed
Support Apprentices on site in line with Training Procedures
Deliver on maintenance objectives including PM schedules,



statutory inspections, and corrective actions
Conduct daily pre‐shift meetings when the Site Supervisor is unavailable
Ensure maintenance personnel comply with site procedures and safety standards
Complete work orders and documentation in accordance with site policies and procedures.
Manage inventory transactions and parts receival processes
Perform departmental safety interactions, hazard hunts, and corrective actions
Maintain detailed shift logs for reliability reporting
Ensure verified parts are receipted correctly and delivery dockets submitted within required timeframes
What You'll Bring
S26 Statutory Supervisor Qualification
Statutory Supervisor EXAM - PASSES
Trade Certification - Cert III Mobile Plant Mechanic Or Similar
Previous experience in mobile plant maintenance within underground mining specifically cablebolting - Experience with Sandvik DS422i required - (or similar will be considered)
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance, production, and planning teams
Competence in maintenance systems, inventory processes, and documentation
GREAT RATES, GREAT SITES, GREAT PROSPECTS
Mandatory Requirements
BSBWHS411
– Certificate of Attainment
BSBWHS414
or
RIIRIS402E
(equivalent) – Certificate of Attainment
Statutory Supervisor Exam – Passed
Cert III Mobile Plant or Similar
Proven
underground mining experience
Australian Drivers Licence
National Police Clearance (6 months validity)
Fit & Healthy to meet Underground Pre-employment medical Criteria and physical demands
Apply Now
We are not offering Sponsorship to International Candidates
Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.
Contact
••••@optimusfleetbi.com.au
with any queries.

📌 Mobile Maintenance Leading Hand | Underground | Cablebolt Division (Perth)
🏢 Optimus Fleet
📍 Perth