About the Role An exciting opportunity has opened for a Leading Hand Maintenance Fitter to join our high-performing Maintenance Workshop team at Maules Creek. This is a day-shift only role, working Monday to Friday, offering a great work-life balance. We have an ultra-class fleet of mining equipment including CAT and Hitachi machinery.

In this hands-on leadership position, you’ll play a key role in guiding and mentoring a team of fitters, driving safety, quality, and efficiency across workshop operations. It’s the perfect prospect for someone looking to step into a leadership role or further develop their frontline leadership capability

What You’ll Do

Lead, coach and support a team of fitters, setting the standard for safety, performance and attitude

Execute planned, breakdown and corrective maintenance to keep the workshop running at its best

Champion a strong safety culture by reporting and managing hazards, incidents and risks

Proactively inspect equipment, identify defects and raise quality job requests





Step up to supervise during shutdowns, ensuring work is delivered safely and efficiently

What You’ll Bring

Relevant Trade Qualification (Certificate III in Mechanical, Auto Electrical, Electrical or Heavy Fabrication)

Current, unrestricted NSW “C” Class Driver’s Licence

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team

Solid time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks

Extensive experience working with heavy equipment

Why Whitehaven Coal?

Genuine focus on career growth through development, mentorship and coaching

Full relocation support to make your move seamless

Attractive salary packaging options, including novated leasing

Bonus scheme plus $1,000 in company shares each year

Generous employee referral program with $3,000 incentives

Industry-leading 26 weeks paid parental leave

📌 Maintenance Workshop Leading Hand (Gunnedah)
🏢 Whitehaven Coal
📍 Gunnedah