Diesel Fitters & Dragline Fitters – Bowen Basin | Start Now

We're hiring experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters

Ellico Group is growing and we're recruiting experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters across multiple Bowen Basin operations.

Right now we're looking for two key groups of tradespeople:

Dragline Fitters with proven dragline maintenance experience, and Heavy Diesel Fitters looking for ongoing opportunities across a range of mine sites and equipment.

These are genuine vacancies with confirmed work and immediate starts available.

Dragline Fitters

We have multiple Dragline Fitter positions available supporting a major Bowen Basin operation.

If you've got solid hands-on experience maintaining, fault-finding and repairing dragline equipment, we'd like to hear from you. These are long-term opportunities backed by strong client relationships and consistent work.

We're looking for people who know draglines inside and out and can hit the ground running.

Heavy Diesel Fitters

We're also expanding our team of experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters to support our growing portfolio of Bowen Basin mine site contracts.

We have a mix of ongoing 7/7 rostered positions, site-based roles and flexible opportunities across multiple operations, giving you access to consistent work while offering variety throughout your career.

Whether you're looking to settle into a regular roster or enjoy working across different sites and equipment, we'd like to have a conversation.

What's in it for you

• Competitive hourly rates of $70–$80/hr + super
• Ongoing work across the Bowen Basin
• 7/7 roster opportunities depending on role and site
• Paid travel, accommodation and meals where applicable
• Fully maintained ute for selected field roles
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

At Ellico Group, we're built on strong client relationships, consistent work and looking after good people properly. That's why our crews tend to stick around.

What we need from you

• Certificate III trade qualification relevant to your trade
• Minimum two years' experience in mining or heavy industry
• Current QLD Coal Board Medical and Standard 11
• Valid Australian driver's licence
• High Risk Work Licences such as Working at Heights, EWP and Dogging are highly regarded
• Experience working on CAT, Komatsu, Liebherr or similar mining equipment

If you're applying for a Dragline Fitter role, tell us about your dragline experience.

If you're applying as a Heavy Diesel Fitter, let us know your availability, preferred roster and the equipment you've worked on.

Turn up. Work safe. Know your stuff.

Apply now

Tell us which role you're interested in and send us your resume. We're actively recruiting and respond quickly when the right people come along.

Ellico Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from all backgrounds.