Maintenance Leading Hand (Field) – Maules Creek

About the Role An exciting chance has opened for a Leading Hand Maintenance Fitter to join our high-performing Maintenance Field team at Maules Creek. This is a rotating day/night shift work pattern, 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 the field 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 and support a team of fitters, providing guidance and fostering a proactive “can do” culture.
- Perform planned, breakdown and corrective maintenance activities in line with Whitehaven Coal’s safety standards and procedures.
- Promote a safe work environment by ensuring incidents, hazards and risks are reported, investigated and managed appropriately.
- Conduct equipment inspections and raise work orders for defective or worn components identified during maintenance activities.
- Provide supervisory support during planned shutdowns to ensure work is completed 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 Licence
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead a team
- Solid time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Extensive experience working with heavy equipment Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Genuine focus on career growth through development, mentorship and coaching
- Full relocation support to make your move seamless or accommodation options supplied
- Attractive salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Bonus scheme plus $1,000 in company shares each year
- Generous employee referral program with $3,000 incentives
- Industry-leading 26 weeks paid parental leave & 6 weeks annual leave #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3riz3e