About Foxleigh Mine:
Foxleigh Mine is located in Queensland's Bowen Basin coalfield, 12km south of Middlemount and 272km northwest of Rockhampton. The mine was established in **** as an open cut operation producing benchmark quality, LV PCI coal for the export market.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Leading Hand to join our Maintenance team and play a key role in leading safe, reliable and efficient maintenance activities across our mining fleet.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating and leading maintenance activities on shift across haulage fleet and ancillary equipment. Working closely with Maintenance Supervisors, Planners, Reliability personnel and Operations teams, you will provide day-to-day leadership, technical guidance and support to maintenance personnel while ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with statutory and site requirements. You will be instrumental in supporting equipment availability and reliability through effective maintenance execution, workforce coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Include
Leading by example and promoting a strong safety culture across maintenance crews
Coordinating and allocating maintenance activities on shift across haulage fleet and ancillary equipment
Supporting the protected and efficient execution of preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities
Providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and technical guidance to tradespeople, apprentices and support personnel
Monitoring work quality and ensuring maintenance tasks are completed to the required standard




Identifying and escalating equipment defects, failures, risks and maintenance issues
Maintaining accurate maintenance records, work orders and shift handover documentation
Supporting equipment availability and reliability through quality maintenance execution
Working collaboratively with Operations, Planning and Reliability teams to achieve production objectives
Contributing to maintenance improvement initiatives and reliability enhancement opportunities
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Relevant trade qualification (Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience leading maintenance crews within mining, heavy industry or a similar operational environment
Strong experience with heavy mobile equipment (HME), haulage fleets and ancillary equipment
Proven fault-finding, troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
Experience coordinating preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Commitment to safety, continuous improvement and quality workmanship
Current Open Driver's Licence
Standard 11 and Health Assessment (or ability to obtain)
S1, S2, S3 and G2 Supervisor Competencies (or ability to obtain)
What's on Offer?
In addition to influencing and contributing to the success of Foxleigh, successful candidates will enjoy:
A competitive salary package with DIDO / BIBO options & camp accommodation provided
Permanent full-time, 7/7 Roster- 12 Hour Days rotating Dayshift and Nightshift
Excellent site culture where your contribution is recognised and valued
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Maintenance Leading Hand (Queensland)
🏢 Foxleigh Mining
📍 Queensland