Mechanical Fitter (Light Vehicle)

About Rolleston Open Cut

Rolleston Open Cut is a 16Mtpa thermal coal mine located in the southern Bowen Basin in Central Queensland. With a long life of mine and low operating costs, the mine has a bright outlook. Since 2005, we have grown to become one of the largest surface mines in Australia, whilst continuing to foster a culture underpinned by safety, achievement, flexibility and teamwork to improve the skills of each and every person on the mine site every day. We are a hands-on team who all work together to meet our objectives. No job or day is the same with us, and we never miss an opportunity to share, learn and improve.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our dynamic and successful team. As a valued member of the Maintenance team, reporting directly to the Light Vehicle Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Scheduled servicing and breakdown maintenance of light vehicles, medium trucks and agricultural tractors.
• Maintenance and repairs to ancillary mining equipment, including pit pumps, generators, trailers, Trans-tanks and lighting plants.
• Delivering the service and expertise required to sustain high levels of safety, availability, reliability and operational performance at the site accommodation village and other infrastructure on site.
• Being an enthusiastic and flexible team member with a strong work ethic, a willingness to accept responsibility and a commitment to being part of the Rolleston culture.
• Ensuring the health and safety of our people while meeting organisational goals and statutory compliance.
• Maintaining onsite maintenance systems and ensuring the integrity of recorded data is compliant.
• Using your trade experience to perform maintenance activities in a team environment while ensuring safety and production targets are met efficiently.
• Liaising with key personnel and sharing ideas for overall improvement outcomes.
• Identifying, assessing and controlling workplace hazards.
• Having a genuine concern for your own safety and the safety of others.
• Minimising environmental impact.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant trade qualification as a light or medium mechanic (essential).
• Experience with 4WD light vehicles (Toyota Landcruiser, Hilux and Prado), medium rigid trucks (Isuzu and Hino), and agricultural tractors (John Deere and Massey Ferguson).
• Familiarity with and understanding of relevant legislation, experience in open cut mining, and previous experience within the coal industry.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement of plant performance while aligning with Rolleston’s Maintenance strategies.
• An excellent safety mindset and the ability to positively influence the culture at Rolleston.
• Relevant experience with SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• The ability to deliver the service and expertise required to sustain high levels of safety, availability, reliability and operational performance at the site accommodation village and other infrastructure on site.
• An enthusiastic and flexible approach, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to accept responsibility and be part of the Rolleston culture.
• A commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our people while meeting organisational goals and statutory compliance.

Desirable skills:

• Brake testing.
• Air conditioning.
• Forklift operation.
• Medium/heavy rigid licence.
• Non-slew crane operation.
• Previous experience with SAP or similar maintenance management systems.

Benefits

We have worked hard to foster a culture guided by our People Values, to ensure our employees feel they belong, are recognised, valued and rewarded. Benefits include:

• Work-life balance with a 7 on, 7 off roster (dayshift only) and a highly competitive remuneration package.
• BIBO options from Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Gladstone, with additional routes under review (wages only).
• Above-award annual leave entitlement.
• Permanent camp rooms in the village based on the mining lease.
• Gym, pool and tennis court facilities at a family-friendly village.
• An inclusive culture that promotes real change.
• A passionate and dedicated leadership team.
• Professional training and development opportunities, including upskilling and education assistance for all positions.
• Generous private health insurance benefit.
• Fit for Life Program, offering exclusive discounts and access to a range of educational tools to build the skills to help you remain fit for life.
• Hertz hire vehicle discount.
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, super and novated leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program through Converge International.

How to Apply

Apply now at glencore.com/careers.

For further information, please contact RollestonHR@glencore.com.au.

Applications close 14 days from the date advertised.

All internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their Manager before submitting an application.

If you value achievement, career progression and a challenge, and are keen to continue to develop and learn, we welcome your application.