Mobile Maintenance Leading Hand | Underground | Cablebolt Division

Mobile Maintenance Leading Hand – Underground Mining - Cablebolt Division

We are seeking Mobile Maintenance Leading Hand to support day‑to‑day underground mobile plant maintenance operations within the Cablebolt division onsite at a remote WA Gold Mine. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced mining environment and is committed to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

About Us

Optimus Fleet BI Pty Ltd is a family‑owned employment group supplying high‑quality maintenance and operational personnel across Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia. We partner with leading mining and civil clients and pride ourselves on communication, reliability and supporting our people on and off site.

Let Optimus Fleet BI help you turn the page into your next chapter.

About the Role

Working closely with the Site Supervisor, you will coordinate and execute maintenance activities to ensure production targets, statutory requirements, and preventative maintenance schedules are met. You’ll lead a small team, drive safe work practices, and maintain strong communication across maintenance and production departments.

This is a 2/2 FIFO Roster out of Perth. Interstate flights can be negotiated into rate.

$120 per hour plus super on all hours.

ABN rates are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise underground activities, including drill operations (Cablebolt exposure preferred)

• Oversee and manage a small onsite workshop, including maintenance personnel

• Lead a small team of operators and fitters

• Prioritise maintenance tasks to meet production and operational requirements

• Ensure safe work methods are implemented and followed

• Support Apprentices on site in line with Training Procedures

• Deliver on maintenance objectives including PM schedules, statutory inspections, and corrective actions

• Conduct daily pre‑shift meetings when the Site Supervisor is unavailable

• Ensure maintenance personnel comply with site procedures and safety standards

• Complete work orders and documentation in accordance with site policies and procedures.

• Manage inventory transactions and parts receival processes

• Perform departmental safety interactions, hazard hunts, and corrective actions

• Maintain detailed shift logs for reliability reporting

• Ensure verified parts are receipted correctly and delivery dockets submitted within required timeframes

What You’ll Bring

• S26 Statutory Supervisor Qualification

• Statutory Supervisor EXAM - PASSES

• Trade Certification - Cert III Mobile Plant Mechanic Or Similar

• Previous experience in mobile plant maintenance within underground mining specifically cablebolting - Experience with Sandvik DS422i required - (or similar will be considered)

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

• Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance, production, and planning teams

• Competence in maintenance systems, inventory processes, and documentation

GREAT RATES, GREAT SITES, GREAT PROSPECTS

Mandatory Requirements

• BSBWHS411 – Certificate of Attainment

• BSBWHS414 or RIIRIS402E (equivalent) – Certificate of Attainment

• Statutory Supervisor Exam – Passed

• Cert III Mobile Plant or Similar

• Proven underground mining experience

• Australian Drivers Licence

• National Police Clearance (6 months validity)

• Fit & Healthy to meet Underground Pre-employment medical Criteria and physical demands

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We are not offering Sponsorship to International Candidates

Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.

Contact ••••@optimusfleetbi.com.au with any queries.