Hawkins Resources is seeking four experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters for an immediate underground mining assignment at a well-established mine in Cobar, NSW.

This is a three-month contract commencing 1 September 2026 , offering an attractive flat hourly rate, even-time roster and supplied accommodation with possibility of ongoing work

What’s on offer

- $75–$85 per hour, based on experience

- Superannuation paid on all hours worked

- 8 days on, 6 days off

- 12-hour shifts

- Accommodation supplied during rostered swings

- daily meal allowance

- DIDO position – personnel are responsible for travel to and from Cobar

- Immediate commencement

- Potential for further opportunities following the initial contract

The role

You will undertake planned and breakdown maintenance on underground mobile mining equipment (Sandvik DD421 and the Sandvik D311D-40), including:

- Fault-finding and diagnostics

- Preventative maintenance and servicing

- Hydraulic and mechanical repairs

- Component change-outs

- Breakdown response

- Inspections and defect reporting





- Supporting protected and reliable underground production

Requirements

Applicants must have:

- Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant trade qualification

- Demonstrated experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment

- Underground hard-rock mining experience

- Strong hydraulic and mechanical fault-finding skills

- Current Australian driver’s licence

- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening

- A strong safety focus and reliable work history

- Full Australian working rights

- Experience on Sandvik DD421 and the Sandvik D311D-40

Apply now

These positions aim to commence on 1 September 2026, so applicants must be available to complete medicals and mobilisation requirements immediately.

Apply with an up-to-date résumé outlining your underground mining and mobile-equipment experience.

Hawkins Resources

Regional people. Mining capability.

📌 Heavy Diesel Fitters - Underground Mining - Cobar NSW (Yetholme)
🏢 Hawkins Industrial Contracting
📍 Yetholme