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Heavy Diesel Fitter Workshop

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Job Location:

Newcastle - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 5 August 2026 (28 days ago)

Application Deadline: 2 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Heavy Diesel Fitter - Workshop

Job ID: 932774
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Australia - Muswellbrook Australia - Newcastle Australia - Singleton
Categories: Mining Maintenance Trade - Heavy Diesel Fitter

Applications close: 04 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Make your mark with Thiess

Everyday all around the world Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward hard work.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship collaboration and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

About the role

Get paid Mine site rates whilst working in our off-site rebuild facility!

Thiess is looking for Heavy Diesel Fitters to fill positions at our off-site rebuild facility at Mt Thorley.

This role will suit someone looking for a role that is predominately a dayshift Monday to Friday position where they will not be required to travel to or work on a mine site.

Roster: 5/2-4/3 (4 weeks DS/ 2 weeks NS)

Alternatively it will also suit someone looking to get a start as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in the mining industry as Thiess can provide a pathway into a site-based role for candidates looking to upskill.

In this role you will:

Assist with machine overhauls and component change out
Carry out general repairs and servicing
Carry out the necessary work to ensure equipment is mine-site and MDG15 compliant

About You

All experience levels are encouraged to apply however this position will ideally suit someone who has experience maintaining the following machinery:

Caterpillar off-highway trucks
Caterpillar tracked and ancillary equipment
Komatsu tracked equipment
On-highway rigid trucks i.e. Volvo Hino etc

You will have:

Relevant Trade Certificate - Diesel Fitter Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Mobile Plant Mechanic or similar
Class C Drivers licence
Post-trade experience working in the mining and heavy earth moving industry
Attention to detail
Experience in general maintenance diagnosis component changed outs and servicing of heavy earth moving equipment
Self motivation and a strong work ethic

What Thiess Can Do For You

Permanent full-time positions - workshop based
Competitive rates
Overtime available with overtime rates paid
5 weeks annual leave
Participation in the Black Coal Long Service Leave Scheme
Thiess commitment to training & development
Salary sacrifice options novated leasing
Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank) travel & retail products.

About Us

At Thiess we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years we have operated in diverse commodities geologies environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project positioning them for optimal efficiency productivity and cost performance backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. Were focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe included and empowered.

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How to apply