Join Batchfire Resources as a Diesel Fitter – Where your skills are valued and your lifestyle matters!
? Attractive salary package – $177,956.70 + 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 1944. 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
- Robust 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
? Growth opportunities 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, apply now and join the team at Batchfire Resources.