At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair heavy earthmoving equipment in a dynamic mining environment.
- Company: Join MacKellar, a leading mining contractor with over 60 years of experience.
- Benefits: $75–$80 per hour, permanent full-time role, FIFO roster, camp accommodation, and meals provided.
- Other info: Enjoy a consistent 7/7 roster with opportunities for skill development.
- Why this job: Secure your future with a supportive team focused on safety and career growth.
- Qualifications: Must have Diesel Fitter qualification and experience in heavy mobile equipment maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 80 - 80 $ per hour.
MacKellar is seeking experienced Diesel Fitters to join our maintenance team supporting Aeris Resources' mining operations near Nyngan, NSW. With ongoing project work and a modern heavy earthmoving fleet to maintain, this is an opportunity to secure permanent employment while working alongside an experienced team focused on safety, equipment reliability and production performance.
If you're a qualified Diesel Fitter with a background in mining or heavy earthmoving, this role offers competitive pay, a consistent 7/7 roster and the opportunity to build a long-term future with MacKellar.
What's on offer?
- $75–$80 per hour + super on all rostered hours
- Permanent full-time employment with long-term project opportunities
- 7/7 FIFO roster from Brisbane, rotating between day and night shift
- Camp accommodation and meals provided
- Work on a modern fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment
- Supportive site leadership and a strong safety-focused team
- The opportunity to grow your career with an established mining contractor
About the role
You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy earthmoving equipment to support safe operations and maximise fleet availability. Working within a production mining environment, you’ll carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs to keep equipment operating reliably.
About you
You’ll be a safety-focused tradesperson who takes pride in your workmanship and understands the demands of maintaining heavy equipment in a mining environment. To be successful, you’ll have:
- A recognised Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent relevant trade qualification
- Previous experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment in mining or heavy earthmoving
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience with planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
- A commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship
- The ability to work a rotating 7/7 day and night roster
- A current Australian driver’s licence
Build your future with MacKellar. With more than 60 years of experience in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar delivers equipment and maintenance support across major operations throughout Australia. We value our people, invest in our equipment and aim to create an environment where our teams can work safely, develop their skills and deliver quality results.
Diesel Fitter in Nyngan employer: MacKellar Group
MacKellar is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and genuine career development opportunities in a supportive work culture. Based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, employees enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the maintenance of a diverse fleet of heavy mining equipment across multiple operations.
