DIESEL MOTOR MECHANIC - CANNINGTON

Department Redpath Australia Pty Ltd.

Date Posted 3/12/2025

Position Type Full Time

Reference No. 2025-6521

LocationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia


About the Project

This is your chance to join the Cannington team which forms part of the broader South32 Cannington underground operation, 200km from Cloncurry in North-West Queensland. The Cannington Redpath team is over 120 personnel strong and benefit from the job security that comes from a long standing contractual relationship spanning more than 20 years! A near new haulage fleet consisting of primarily CAT equipment handle over 3 million tonnes per annum, while the Redpath crushing plant screens up to 10,000 tonne per day.

The role involves

  • Working a 7 & 7 roster, 12hr shifts
  • Carry out scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs to fleet of underground mobile plant 
  • Fault finding repairing and/or replacing components as required
  • Maintaining plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations and site requirements
  • Maintain a clean and tidy workshop

We are looking for

  • A heavy-duty diesel fitter/mechanic trade qualification
  • Experience working with underground mining equipment, specifically Sandvik range
  • Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills
  • Current First Aid certificate or ability to get prior to commencement 
  • Valid manual drivers licence 
  • A positive work ethic and attitude in keeping with Redpath's motto, Consider it done — safely.

In return you can expect

  • Family friendly lifestyle roster 
  • Career paths through internal promotions 
  • Competitive hourly rate with leave entitlements
  • Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation and Novated car leasing 
  • Discounted health insurance with BUPA 
  • Access to a wide range of benefits including discounts at major retailers
  • Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200) 
  • Employee Assistance (4 sessions per annum), well-being assistance that’s free for all the family 
  • Investment in training in OEM Accredited Trade Courses 

As an equal opportunity employer, Redpath is sensitive to the importance of diversity in the workplace and supports this through a work environment committed to gender equality and cultural diversity. We welcome applications from candidates willing to join a collaborative team and encourage women & Indigenous people to apply.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers is an equal opportunity employer.