Leading Hand Fitter

•    Granny Smith Mine – Laverton, WA
•    Take the lead in supporting our underground mobile maintenance team at Granny Smith
•    Permanent role on an 8/6 DS rotating 7/7 NS roster FIFO from Perth

Located 740km northeast of Perth and just 15km from the town of Laverton, Granny Smith Mine is a long-standing underground gold mining operation, proudly owned and operated by Gold Fields since 2013. The mine produces over 250,000 tonnes per annum and has a projected mine life of more than 10 years. As a cornerstone of our Western Australian operations, Granny Smith offers long-term stability with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and modernisation.

What’s on Offer
•    Job security with a global gold producer operating long-life mines
•    Direct 1-hour flight from Perth, earning frequent flyer points
•    Attractive salary + site allowance and private health insurance allowance
•    Quarterly bonus incentives  
•    Access full leave entitlements, with parental leave included
•    Modern camp with a wide range of amenities to support your wellbeing
•    Career development and internal progression opportunities

About the Role
•    Overseeing daily activities and allocating tasks to the maintenance team and contractors, ensuring cost efficiency and timely completion of tasks while actively contributing to their completion.
•    Providing field support, guidance, and leadership on safety, work management, troubleshooting, fault finding, and quality of work.
•    Ensuring timely execution of daily and weekly maintenance schedules, while maintaining compliance with work management procedures.
•    Meeting maintenance targets by performing inspections, servicing, adjustments, troubleshooting, and repairs on mobile equipment.
•    Monitor team performance and proactively enhance the overall capability of the team.
•    Supporting the training and mentoring of apprentices and trainees, while supervising contractors.
•    Helping develop and implement maintenance procedures, processes, and technology to ensure safe and efficient asset operation, providing input based on prior experience.
•    Driving innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

About you
•    Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Maintenance Trade Qualification 
•    WA Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor is essential
•    Proven ability to coach, mentor and build team capability
•    Strong communication skills both written and verbal
•    Valid WA Manual Driver’s Licence
•    Experience with Atlas, CAT and Sandvik underground mining equipment
•    Experience using SAP preferred 
•    Sound understanding of WA Mines Safety & Inspection Regulations, including classified plant obligations

How to Apply
Follow the link to Apply Now via Seek or email your resume to GFA.Trades@goldfields.com 

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce.  We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.