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Maintenance Leading Hand Caval Ridge

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Job Location:

Mackay - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Maintenance Leading Hand - Caval Ridge
Job ID
933051
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Australia - Mackay
Categories
Trade - Other
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Make your mark with Thiess

Every day all around the world Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent reward transparency champion diversity and embrace change.

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

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced maintenance leader with strong supervisory skills and a passion for heavy mining equipment maintenance Thiess is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Leading Hand to join our high-performing team at Caval Ridge.

As a key member of the Caval Ridge team youll be responsible for leading a maintenance crew to safely and efficiently maintain a world-class mining fleet while supporting operational performance and productivity across site.

Roster: 7/7 (Days & Nights) Location: Caval Ridge QLD Employment Type: Full Time

As the Maintenance Leading Hand you will:

  • Lead and supervise a maintenance crew ensuring all work is completed safely efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Perform servicing repairs diagnostics and maintenance activities across Caterpillar Liebherr and Komatsu mining equipment.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities manage parts requirements and provide supervisory coverage for the Maintenance Supervisor when required.

About you

  • Current G1 G8 G9 Supervisor Competencies and G2 with demonstrated experience supervising maintenance activities on an operational mine site.
  • Relevant Diesel Fitter or Heavy Vehicle trade qualification.
  • Proven experience working on Caterpillar Liebherr and Komatsu mining equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience in servicing maintenance breakdown repairs component change-outs and equipment diagnostics.
  • Strong safety focus attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Experience using JDE OEM computer-based systems and interpreting oil analysis reports.

Whats on offer

At Thiess our people are the heart of everything we do. Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive safely confidently and with opportunities to grow.

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Flights provided from Brisbane.
  • BIBO options from Mackay and Townsville.
  • 7/7 roster working 12.5-hour day and night shifts.
  • Ongoing training & development opportunities.
  • A strong safety-first culture across all operations built on care respect and accountability.
  • Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality.
  • Salary sacrifice options including novated leasing.
  • Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel plus access to exclusive savings at 750 everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision Purpose & Values.

At Thiess were creating a culture of curiosity knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

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

Learn more about working at Thiess.

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment there is no better time to join Thiess.

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