Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Technician
Pit N Portal
Perth, WA
Posted on: 16th Oct 2025
We have a very exciting opportunity at a brand-new project that's starting up at Bannockburn which is located in the Yandal Greenstone Belt of WA.
5+ year project with BRAND NEW machines, tooling and workshop.
- EARN UP TO $232K PER YEAR + SUPER (based on experience)
- 2:1 FIFO ROSTER FROM PERTH OR BUSSELTON (7 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS, 7 OFF)
- FLY DIRECT TO SITE (ONLY A 5 MINUTE DRIVE TO CAMP)
- SMALL CREWS
- 12% SUPER PAID ON ALL HOURS WORKED
- DIRECT FLIGHTS TO AND FROM
- WEEKLY TEAM BBQ’S
- ON-SITE ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS PROVIDED
- FORTNIGHTLY PAYS
- GYM ONSITE
- 190 HOURS ANNUAL LEAVE
- $5K REFER A MATE PROGRAM $$$
What your day looks like:
- Lead a team of 10 – 15 people on day and night shift
- Ongoing maintenance and optimisation of Emeco’s heavy earthmoving fleet
- Providing support to the Emeco rental fleet as required
- Working safely and adhering to relevant HSE policy and procedures to minimise the risk of injury to yourself and others.
- Ensuring all maintenance and optimisation targets are met on time and within budget.
- Working with Emeco customers and stakeholders to meet larger organisational objectives.
What we’ll need from you:
- Must have full working rights within Australia
- A strong commitment to safety and leadership
- AMT exposure would be highly advantageous
- Significant post-trade experience with heavy earthmoving equipment; namely Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi
- Prior leadership experience working on a mine site leading a team of 10+ people
- High level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principles
- Strong analytical mindset and solution focused attitude
- Hold a current Australian Driver's License
- Recognised National Australian Trade Certificate as a Heavy Diesel Fitter
- Licence to conduct high risk work with dogging, rigging, crane and work platform classifications (desirable)
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and provide a current National Police Check.
Quick, apply now!
Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents directly at recruitment@emecogroup.com