Job Description
Leading Hand Fitter | Appin Mine | Redpath Mining
Full‑Time, Permanent
The Redpath Effect
Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe.
With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpaths dynamic teams apply ever-evolving best practices to optimize safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees - the heart of our company's success
Responsibilities
Role Overview
An experienced Leading Hand Fitter is required to support maintenance operations at Appin Mine. This role provides hands-on leadership, overseeing a team of fitters while ensuring safe, efficient maintenance of underground mobile equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Requirements
Why Join Redpath
Leading Hand Fitter | Appin Mine | Redpath Mining
Full‑Time, Permanent
The Redpath Effect
Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe.
With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpaths dynamic teams apply ever-evolving best practices to optimize safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees - the heart of our company's success
Responsibilities
Role Overview
An experienced Leading Hand Fitter is required to support maintenance operations at Appin Mine. This role provides hands-on leadership, overseeing a team of fitters while ensuring safe, efficient maintenance of underground mobile equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of underground fitters on shift
- Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on heavy mobile mining equipment
- Coordinate planned maintenance and breakdown response activities
- Diagnose faults and ensure timely, quality repairs
- Allocate work tasks and monitor team performance
- Ensure all work is completed in line with site and statutory requirements
- Complete maintenance reports, work orders, and documentation
- Maintain high housekeeping standards and workshop organisation
- Liaise with supervisors and operations to minimise downtime
- Promote strong safety culture and adherence to procedures
Qualifications
Requirements
- Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or Mobile Plant (essential)
- Extensive experience maintaining underground mining equipment
- Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced mining environment
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to work rotating rosters (e.g. 5/2 or site-specific)
Why Join Redpath
- Redpath offers a stable, long-term opportunity where your contribution is valued and your development is supported.
- Competitive hourly rates with super paid on all hours worked
- Even time roster supporting work-life balance
- Ongoing training and OEM-accredited development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- PPE provided
- Salary sacrifice options including superannuation and novated leasing
- Discounted health insurance with BUPA
- Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200)
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Redzone Rewards Program offering discounts and cashback
- Service milestone bonuses: $3,000 (5 years), $10,000 (10 years), $15,000 (15 years), $20,000 (20 years)