HD Fitter | Redpath Mining | OK Decline | 7/7 Roster | FIFO Perth | Permanent Full Time Role
At Redpath, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture built on safety, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe that every employee has a role to play in creating a healthy and safe workplace, and we invest in developing our people through ongoing training, support, and career development opportunities.
About The Role
We are seeking a qualified and motivated Diesel Fitter to join our maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety‐focused tradesperson who enjoys working in a fast‐paced workshop environment and takes pride in delivering high‐quality maintenance outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled maintenance, breakdown repairs, and fault diagnosis on heavy mobile and fixed plant to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
- Supervise and provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to tradespersons and other maintenance personnel.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with company procedures, statutory requirements, and relevant regulations, while identifying and managing workplace risks.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the workshop and work areas, and complete required maintenance documentation, including worksheets, oil sampling, and daily records.
- Actively participate in safety initiatives, including pre‐starts, toolbox talks, maintenance meetings, shift handovers, and incident investigations to support a strong safety culture.
Qualifications
- Relevant Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment or Diesel Fitter trade qualification.
- Experience maintaining underground mining equipment, particularly heavy mobile plant.
- Strong mechanical fault‐finding and diagnostic skills, with knowledge of auto electrical systems and the ability to interpret schematics.
- Current manual driver's licence and First Aid & CPR qualification.
- A strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and working effectively in a team environment.
Why Join Redpath?
- Competitive hourly rates + super paid on all hours
- Even time roster for true work life balance
- Ongoing training & OEM accredited trade courses
- Clear career progression pathways
- PPE provided
- Salary Sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
- Discounted health insurance with BUPA
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $200)
- Employee Assistance Program - 4 free sessions annually for you and your family
- Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
- Service Milestone Bonuses: $3k at 5 years, $10k at 10 years, $15k at 15 years $20k at 20 years
Fitter employer: Redpath Mining
Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork in the challenging underground mining environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members can advance their careers while enjoying the benefits of a 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth, which allows for a balanced work-life schedule.
