Leading Hand - Diesel Fitter

Join a team where your leadership and technical expertise make a real impact. MacKellar is seeking an experienced Maintenance Leading Hand to support our operations near Nyngan, NSW, leading a skilled maintenance crew while remaining actively involved in day-to-day maintenance activities.

This is a hands-on role ideal for a trade-qualified Diesel Fitter who enjoys mentoring others, driving high maintenance standards, and ensuring equipment reliability in a fast-paced mining environment.
Working a 7/7 rotating day and night roster, this DIDO opportunity includes camp accommodation and meals, offering long-term stability and excellent earning potential.

What's on Offer

• $82ph + super paid on all rostered hours
• Permanent full-time position
• 7/7 rotating day and night roster
• Accommodation and meals provided
• Salary packaging options
• Long-term project with a well-established mining contractor

The Opportunity

As the Maintenance Leading Hand, you will provide frontline leadership across the maintenance team, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on maintenance work, you'll play a critical role in maximising fleet availability and supporting site production targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a team of maintenance personnel on shift
• Coordinating planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance activities
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical faults across heavy mobile equipment
• Conducting inspections and identifying reliability improvement opportunities
• Managing work orders, maintenance records, and reporting requirements
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with site procedures
• Working closely with Supervisors and Planners to optimise maintenance outcomes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Heavy Diesel Mechanic, or Plant Mechanic
• Previous experience in a Leading Hand, Senior Maintainer, or similar leadership position
• Strong experience maintaining Caterpillar mining and earthmoving equipment
• Sound knowledge of CAT SIS and CAT ET diagnostic systems
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and team success

If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on maintenance with leadership responsibility, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and build a long-term career with MacKellar.