Automotive Mechanical LV

Our Opportunity

Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster: 7D7N14R FIFO from Perth or Busselton

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our Solomon Mobile Maintenance team.

In this permanent full-time role, you’ll play an important part in keeping our mobile fleet safe, reliable and performing at its best. Working across site as required, you’ll bring strong mechanical capability, a proactive approach to maintenance and a commitment to delivering quality work in a fast-paced mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs to maximise equipment reliability, availability and productivity.
• Diagnose faults and overhaul, service and repair mechanical components including engines, gearboxes, clutches and braking systems.
• Inspect and repair light vehicles, trucks and mobile plant in line with operational and maintenance requirements.
• Complete scheduled and breakdown maintenance, including inspections, oil changes, general servicing and responsive repairs.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications while ensuring labour, materials, tools and equipment are used safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to effective shift handovers, maintain tools and equipment to a high standard, and support safe and productive site operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Australian-recognised Mechanical Trade qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role maintaining light vehicles, heavy vehicles and mobile plant within a mining environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Auto electrical, air-conditioning, tyre fitting and wheel alignment experience will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with the capability to step up and lead when required.
• HR driver’s licence and additional relevant high-risk licences or tickets will be highly regarded.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.