Join Batchfire Resources as a Diesel Fitter – Where your skills are valued and your lifestyle matters!
Salary & Advantages
Attractive salary package – $177,****** + super
$36,800 Employee Home Purchase Scheme
6 weeks annual leave + 105 hours personal leave
Lifestyle day/night roster – sleep in your own bed after every shift!
Career progression & upskilling opportunities
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Residential position in Biloela – forget FIFO & camps!
Who are we?
At Batchfire Resources, we own and operate the historic Callide Mine in Central Queensland – a site that's powered industries and communities since ****. Located just outside the friendly town of Biloela (20km northeast), and 120km from Gladstone, we produce high-quality coal for both domestic and export markets.
About the role
We're on the lookout for a skilled and safety-focused Diesel Fitter to join our dynamic Maintenance team. You'll help keep the wheels turning (literally!) across our large open-cut operation.
In this role, you'll:
Perform diagnostics, fault finding and repairs on a wide range of heavy mining equipment – including draglines, dozers, excavators, loaders, and large truck fleets
Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance to keep equipment running reliably and safely
Support breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and keep production on track
Work closely with other trades in a collaborative team environment
Identify improvement opportunities and share your ideas to boost efficiency and safety on site




Act as a role model for safe work practices and help create a positive, proactive safety culture
This is a permanent, residential role on a rotating day/night lifestyle roster – so you'll enjoy your time off actually at home.
What makes this role stand out?
Live locally and be home every night – no FIFO, no camp living
Competitive pay + generous leave – enjoy a real work-life balance
Variety of equipment & tasks – from routine servicing to complex diagnostics and breakdowns
Grow your skills – structured training, development and opportunities to progress your career
Supportive culture – work with people who genuinely care about safety and each other
What you'll bring:
Australian-recognised trade qualification
Current C Class Driver Licence
Ability to pass a Coal Board Medical
Strong fault finding skills and solid experience on heavy earthmoving equipment in mining or similar industries
Reliability, a team mindset and a commitment to doing quality work safely
Why Batchfire?
Residential position in Biloela – thrive in a welcoming regional town
Work on diverse and large-scale equipment across a historic mine site
Career growth in a business that values your input and supports your development
Ready to bring your skills where they matter?
If you're looking for a long-term role with great people, real support and a roster that keeps you close to home, and join the team at Batchfire Resources.
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📌 Maintenance Diesel Fitter – Permanent (Biloela)
🏢 Batchfire Resources
📍 Biloela