Maintenance Workshop Leading Hand - Maules Creek

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Leading Hand Maintenance Fitter to join our high-performing Maintenance Workshop team at Maules Creek. This is a day-shift only role, working Monday to Friday, offering a great work-life balance. We have an ultra-class fleet of mining equipment including CAT and Hitachi machinery.

In this hands-on leadership position, you’ll play a key role in guiding and mentoring a team of fitters, driving safety, quality, and efficiency across workshop operations. It’s the perfect opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role or further develop their frontline leadership capability

What You’ll Do

Lead, coach and support a team of fitters, setting the standard for safety, performance and attitudeExecute planned, breakdown and corrective maintenance to keep the workshop running at its bestChampion a strong safety culture by reporting and managing hazards, incidents and risksProactively inspect equipment, identify defects and raise quality job requestsStep up to supervise during shutdowns, ensuring work is delivered safely and efficiently

What You’ll Bring

Relevant Trade Qualification (Certificate III in Mechanical, Auto Electrical, Electrical or Heavy Fabrication)Current, unrestricted NSW “C” Class Driver’s LicenceStrong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a teamSolid time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasksExtensive experience working with heavy equipment

Why Whitehaven Coal?

Genuine focus on career growth through development, mentorship and coachingFull relocation support to make your move seamlessAttractive salary packaging options, including novated leasingBonus scheme plus $1,000 in company shares each yearGenerous employee referral program with $3,000 incentivesIndustry-leading 26 weeks paid parental leave

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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