Diesel Fitters – 8/6 7/7 Roster | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Mid-August start | FIFO from Perth | Strong site culture | Genuine career progression

Looking for a long-term role with a good crew and a genuine pathway to permanent employment?

Virtus is seeking experienced Diesel Fitters to join a growing, newly established maintenance team on an 8/6 7/7 roster in Pilbara.

This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity, with the potential to transition directly to the client.

We already have personnel working on site who have provided consistently positive feedback about the culture, leadership and working environment.

You will be joining a smaller crew where you can get involved early, have input into how the team develops and build a long-term career as the operation grows.

The Role

You will carry out planned and breakdown maintenance across a varied mobile plant fleet, including CAT dozers, excavators, drills, backhoes and ancillary equipment.

The work will involve diagnostics, fault finding, repairs, preventative maintenance and general fleet support.

Why Join Virtus?

- Genuine temp-to-perm chance directly with the client

- Growing, newly established maintenance team

- Positive site culture and strong feedback from our existing workers

- Smaller crews with greater involvement and responsibility





- Strong rates - up to $88/hr + super / Superannuation paid on all hours

- FIFO from Perth or DIDO from regional locations

- Straightforward onboarding with direct support from the Virtus team

About Virtus

Virtus is a specialist Australian engineering company operating across key mining and manufacturing hubs nationwide.

We deliver end-to-end engineering solutions, including design, manufacturing, installation, preventative maintenance and ongoing site support.

We are specialists in our field, not a large labour-hire company. We maintain a smaller, high-quality team where people know each other, workmanship matters and employees have direct access to leadership.

What You Need

- Australian-recognised heavy diesel or mobile plant trade qualification

- Previous mining / heavy mobile plant experience

- Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and repair capability

- Current C Class driver’s licence

- Full Australian working rights

- Ability to complete site medical, drug and alcohol testing and onboarding requirements

This opportunity is best suited to candidates currently based in Western Australia.

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Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

📌 Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic/Fitter (Perth)
🏢 Virtus Engineering
📍 Perth