Job Description

Tier 1 mining contractor's busiest period ever - workshop Light Vehicle Mechanic, 6-month contract, pathway to permanent employment, Eagle Farm.

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- Join a Tier 1 UG mining contractor during their busiest period ever
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- Pathway into the mining industry for candidates with the right experience
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- Initial 6-month contract with progression onto the client's books
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The company

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This well-known, Tier 1 UG mining contractor has been operating in Australia for over a decade and boasts a broad portfolio of development, ground support and production contracts on a national basis. They're currently in the busiest period in the company's history, with robust, consistent work flowing in across multiple national sites - meaning genuine job security and real opportunity for the right person to grow with the business.

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The role

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As a workshop Light Vehicle Mechanic, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of a fleet including Toyota Land Cruisers, light trucks, generator sets, and lighting towers, before they're prepared and dispatched to active mine sites. This is a genuinely great way to build mining industry exposure from a stable, city-based workshop, with a clear opportunity to upskill onto heavier UG mobile plant over time.

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- Work with a close-knit team of experienced tradespeople
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- Work on a wide range of projects and machines across the business's national contract portfolio
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- Major component change-outs, rebuilds and maintenance projects, preparing machines to go out to site
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- Genuine pathway to progress onto heavy UG mining equipment as you build experience
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Your value

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You'll be a trade qualified Automotive Mechanic with experience working on light vehicles in a workshop environment. Toyota experience is desirable; if you don't have direct Toyota experience, 4WD experience is highly advantageous. Prior mining experience is also highly regarded, though not essential. You'll also bring:

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- Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and ideally rebuilds
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- High level of detail and ability to deliver quality work
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- Team player with a great attitude towards work
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- Versatile skill set and a genuine desire to develop your skills and experience further
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- 4WD experience is highly advantageous
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The opportunity

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This is a genuinely great opportunity to secure a workshop-based role with a reputable, Tier 1 mining contractor, at a time when the business is busier than it's ever been. You'll start on an initial 6-month contract, with potential to transition onto the client's own books and secure long-term, permanent employment. You will also enjoy:

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- Convenient workshop location close to the city (near Eagle Farm), plus plenty of parking
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- The opportunity to work across a broad range of equipment and upskill onto UG mobile plant over time
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- A genuine pathway to move into FIFO roles on down the track, if and when you want it - entirely optional
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This is a great foot-in-the-door opportunity for someone with the right trade background looking to build a long-term career in underground mining.

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📌 Light Vehicle Mechanic (Queensland)
🏢 Marble Group
📍 Queensland