At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team while actively involved in maintenance at Foxleigh Mine.
- Company: Join Emeco, a leader in heavy diesel fitting with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Attractive pay, project bonuses, FIFO/DIDO options, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Work with top-tier equipment and enjoy camp accommodation and meals.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role with solid earning potential and career growth.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification and experience in a leading hand or senior fitter role.
The predicted salary is between 45 - 55 $ per hour.
We're chasing a hands-on
Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter to join the Emeco team at Foxleigh Mine .
In this role, you’ll lead and mentor a team of tradespeople while remaining actively involved in workshop and field maintenance.
You’ll coordinate daily crew activities, support breakdown response, and help keep our fleet operating safely and efficiently.
Ideal for someone who enjoys leadership, teamwork, and getting on the tools.
Why Emeco?
- Attractive hourly rates + project bonus = Earn big $
- FIFO or DIDO options available on a 7/7 roster
- Super paid on every hour worked + 190hrs annual leave
- $5K Refer-a-Mate bonus (Trades only)
- Camp accommodation and meals
- Fortnightly Pay + Employee Discounts + Perks
- Ongoing Career progression opportunities
- Attractive hourly rates + project bonus = Earn big $
- FIFO or DIDO options available on a 7/7 roster
- Super paid on every hour worked + 190hrs annual leave
- $5K Refer-a-Mate bonus (Trades only)
- Camp accommodation and meals
- Fortnightly Pay + Employee Discounts + Perks
- Ongoing Career progression opportunities
- The Fleet
- 16M & 18M Graders
- 779 Service Carts
- What You’ll Bring
- Australian recognised trade qualification
- Previous experience in a Leading Hand or senior fitter role
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability
- Experience across workshop and field maintenance
- Coal mining maintenance experience
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Standard 11 & Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and police clearance
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role with a good crew and solid earning potential, we want to hear from you.
- Posted Date 12 Oct 2026
- Location Middlemount
QLD /Australia - Job Type Full Time
- Salary
- Attractive Hourly Rates plus Project Bonus
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Leading Hand - Heavy Diesel Fitter in Middlemount employer: Emeco
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