Xanda Group has been retained by a well-established underground gold producer with operations in Western Australia. Part of a global mining group, our client is known for its long-life, high-quality underground assets, solid safety performance and disciplined approach to mine planning and production. With a solid pipeline of growth and development projects, our client offers the stability of a major producer alongside genuine opportunities to build a long-term career in underground mining.
Purpose of the Position The Underground HD Fitter is responsible for keeping a modern underground mobile fleet running safely and reliably through quality preventative maintenance, inspections and breakdown repairs. Reporting to the Leading Hand – Mechanical, you'll join a Mobile Maintenance team working across state-of-the-art underground and surface workshops with specialised tooling provided. The role is offered on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster (rotating 7/7 nights) FIFO from Perth, with a short direct flight to site, an attractive salary plus site allowance, quarterly bonus incentives, a private health insurance allowance and access to a modern camp with a wide range of amenities.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance, servicing and inspections on underground mobile mining equipment
- Diagnose and repair breakdowns safely and efficiently to minimise downtime and maximise fleet availability
- Execute PM schedules, daily equipment inspections and corrective maintenance in line with site standards
- Work across a modern underground fleet including CAT, Epiroc, Sandvik and Volvo equipment
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and job cards
- Keep workshops and work areas clean, safe and well organised
- Champion safety and comply with all site health, safety and environmental standards
The Candidate
- Australian recognised Heavy Duty Fitter trade qualification
- Previous mechanical maintenance experience in an underground mining environment
- Hands-on experience with underground mobile equipment, ideally Epiroc, CAT, Sandvik and Volvo
- Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and breakdown troubleshooting skills
- Experience with SAP advantageous
- Current WA manual driver's licence
📌 Underground HD Fitter (Perth)
🏢 Xanda Group
📍 Perth
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