Job Description
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$82/hr + Super | Paid on all rostered hours
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8/6 FIFO Roster from Brisbane | Permanent Full-Time
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Lead & Mentor a Skilled Maintenance Team | Modern Fleet & Workshop
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Why Join MacKellar?
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With more than 50 years of experience in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar is a trusted contractor delivering safe, reliable and efficient operations across Australia.
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This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role with a well-established maintenance team, supporting the reliability of a large fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment.
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You'll enjoy:
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$*****/hr + super paid on all rostered hours
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Permanent full-time employment
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8/6 FIFO roster from Brisbane
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Camp accommodation and meals provided
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Long-term project stability
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Modern workshop and well-maintained fleet
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Supportive leadership team and strong safety culture
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Genuine career development opportunities
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About the Role
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As a Leading Hand Diesel Fitter, you'll provide day-to-day leadership to the maintenance team while remaining hands-on with servicing, diagnostics and repairs.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading, mentoring and supporting Diesel Fitters and service personnel
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Coordinating planned maintenance, breakdowns and component replacements
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Completing diagnostics,



fault-finding and complex repairs
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Allocating work and supporting daily maintenance planning
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Ensuring maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and on schedule
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Promoting high standards of safety, housekeeping and quality workmanship
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Supporting continuous improvement and fleet reliability initiatives
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Working closely with Supervisors and Operations to achieve maintenance targets
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About You
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To be successful, you will have:
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Australian-recognised Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle or equivalent trade qualification
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Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience in mining or heavy earthmoving
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Solid diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
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Proven experience maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment
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The ability to lead, coach and develop maintenance personnel
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Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
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Current Driver Licence
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Why MacKellar?
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At MacKellar, our people are at the heart of our success. With a large heavy equipment fleet and operations across Australia, we offer genuine long-term career opportunities for skilled tradespeople and leaders.
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If you're ready to take the next step in your maintenance leadership career while enjoying an 8/6 FIFO lifestyle from Brisbane, we want to hear from you.
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📌 Leading Hand - Diesel Fitter (Queensland)
🏢 MacKellar Group
📍 Queensland