Leading Hand Fitter

As our Granny Smith Mobile Maintenance team grows, we’re building capability with 2 x additional Leading Hand Fitter roles – 1 x role on an 8/6 days only roster and 1 x role on an 8/6 7/7 rotating days and nights roster. You will lead from the front, driving performance, upholding strong safety standards and mentoring and developing the crew within a well-supported, established operation.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent role 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  
• Full leave entitlements, with parental leave included
• Modern camp with a wide range of amenities to support your wellbeing
• State-of-the-art workshops both underground and on the surface
• 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
• Maintaining equipment across multiple departments and sites, including mining, technical services, and infrastructure
• 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

Skills & Qualifications

• Australian recognised Heavy Mechanical Trade Qualification
• Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor – desirable
• Automotive Air Conditioning Licence – desirable
• High Risk Licences – Forklift, EWP, Basic Rigging and Dogging
• Valid WA Manual Driver’s Licence (minimum)
• Working knowledge of SAP deemed advantageous
• Proven leadership capability in an underground mining environment, with a focus on developing and mentoring crews
• Experience coordinating work, allocating resources and managing shift priorities
• Ability to lead by example, maintaining high standards of safety and quality
• Hands-on experience with underground mining equipment (Epiroc, CAT, Sandvik etc)
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields and click "Apply Now" or alternatively, email your resume to GFA.Trades@goldfields.com and note your roster preference.

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.