Fitter Leading Hand

Leading Hand Diesel Fitter

Northparkes E22 Project | Redpath Australia

Lead from the front. Keep world-class underground mining equipment moving. Join Redpath on the Northparkes E22 Project.

Redpath Australia is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Diesel Fitter to join our team at the Northparkes E22 Project in Central West NSW. Working on a modern fleet of Sandvik underground mobile equipment, you will play a critical role in leading maintenance activities, mentoring tradespeople, and ensuring equipment reliability to support safe and productive underground operations.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader looking to join a global underground mining contractor with a strong safety culture and a reputation for delivering excellence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• 14 days on / 14 days off roster
• FIFO, DIDO, or residential options available
• Long-term project stability
• Modern Sandvik underground mining fleet
• Career development opportunities within the Redpath Group
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety focus

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Leading Hand Diesel Fitter will coordinate and participate in the maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, and repairs of underground mobile mining equipment while providing day-to-day leadership to the maintenance team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supervising a team of maintenance personnel
• Performing scheduled and breakdown maintenance on Sandvik underground equipment
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic, and auto electrical faults
• Coordinating daily maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime
• Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to tradespeople and apprentices
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the maintenance department
• Promoting and maintaining Redpath's strong safety culture

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Australian recognised Trade Qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Senior Diesel Fitter, or Supervisory Tradesperson within underground mining
• Strong experience maintaining Sandvik underground mobile equipment
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills across heavy mobile plant
• Sound understanding of underground mining operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Ability to work effectively within a 14/14 roster arrangement
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Desirable

• Underground mining experience
• HR Driver's Licence
• High Risk Work Licences
• Working at Heights certification
• Confined Space Entry certification
• First Aid qualifications

Why Redpath?

Redpath is a global leader in underground mining services, operating across Australia and around the world. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where employees can build long-term careers.

If you're an experienced maintenance leader looking for your next challenge on a significant underground mining project, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply Now

Take the next step in your mining career and join the team delivering the Northparkes E22 Project with Redpath Australia.

Applications are being reviewed as they are received.

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.