Silverstone is seeking experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters to join a high-performing maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work on a long-term project, working with a modern mining fleet in a supportive team environment.
The Opportunity:
Operating on a FIFO 2:1 (1 week of days, 1 week of nights) roster 1 hour flight time from Perth or DIDO is also available. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of mobile mining equipment, ensuring maximum fleet availability and reliability across site operations. The role offers a mix of workshop and field-based maintenance activities, including planned servicing, breakdown response, diagnostics, and component change-outs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy mining and earthmoving equipment
- Complete planned servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities
- Carry out breakdown repairs and fault-finding to minimise equipment downtime
- Undertake component replacements and rebuild activities as required
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures
- Work collaboratively within a close-knit maintenance team
To be successful, you will possess:
- Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel Mechanic qualification
- Previous experience maintaining mining or heavy earthmoving equipment
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working on CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, or similar mobile plant
- Commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and police clearance
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
What’s On Offer:
- $95/hr contractor rate plus superannuation paid on all hours worked
- FIFO from Perth on a 2:1 roster, one week days one week nights, 1 hour flight from Perth, great flight times, DIDO is also possible.
- Consistent long-term work with excellent earning potential
- Modern fleet and well-established maintenance systems
- Supportive team culture and strong safety focus
- Opportunity to contribute to a major lithium mining operation
Apply Now If you’re a skilled HD Fitter looking for a long-term FIFO opportunity with excellent rates and a reputable maintenance team, we want to hear from you.